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Smooth muscle controller

  • US 7,120,497 B2
  • Filed: 10/29/2002
  • Issued: 10/10/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/16/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Apparatus for controlling at least the local activity of a portion of an in vivo smooth muscle, comprising:

  • a plurality of electrodes, adapted to be in contact with a portion of smooth muscle to be controlled;

    a controller which electrifies said electrodes with a signal comprising at least an electrical field which does not generate a propagating action potential in said smooth muscle, which electrical field modifies the reaction of said smooth muscle to an activation signal; and

    an electrical activity sensor which detects electrical activity at the portion, wherein said controller electrifies said electrodes responsive to signals from said sensor.

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