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Neurocybernetic prosthesis

  • US 4,867,164 A
  • Filed: 10/26/1987
  • Issued: 09/19/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/14/1983
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of controlling or preventing involuntary movements such as caused by epileptic seizures, cerebral palsy, Parkinson'"'"'s disease, spasticity, motor disorders and the like comprising applying a pulsed electrical signal to the vagus nerve in such a way as to avoid any substantial slowing of the heart rate, said signal being applied repeatedly over a period of time to thereby prevent or control such movement.

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