Device for the treatment of hiccups
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1. A device for curing hiccups, comprising:
- a metallic cup-like vessel being a first electrode for producing electricity adapted to be applied to the lip of the user; and
a second electrode electrically insulated from said first electrode being affixed to said vessel and extending from a point substantially within said vessel to a point substantially above a rim of the vessel.
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Abstract
A device for the treatment of hiccups, and more specifically, to a method and apparatus for the treatment of hiccups involving galvanic stimulation of the Superficial Phrenetic and Vagus nerves using an electric current.
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12 Claims
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1. A device for curing hiccups, comprising:
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a metallic cup-like vessel being a first electrode for producing electricity adapted to be applied to the lip of the user; and a second electrode electrically insulated from said first electrode being affixed to said vessel and extending from a point substantially within said vessel to a point substantially above a rim of the vessel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of curing hiccups, comprising:
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applying a first electrical current of one potential to the lower lip of the patient; and applying a second electrical current of a different potential from said one potential to the facial skin of the patient. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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