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Servo muscle control

  • US 5,300,094 A
  • Filed: 03/19/1992
  • Issued: 04/05/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/09/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • a. a pulse generator for generating a sequence of stimulation pulses at a pulse frequency;

    b. an electrode for electrically coupling said sequence of stimulation pulses from said pulse generator to a muscle to be stimulated;

    c. a pressure sensor means for monitoring tension of said muscle in response to said sequence of stimulation pulses; and

    d. means coupled to said pulse generator and said pressure sensor for adjusting said pulse frequency of said generator in response to said monitoring by said pressure sensor.

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