Portable assemblies, systems, and methods for providing functional or therapeutic neurostimulation
First Claim
1. A neurostimulation assembly comprising:
- at least one electrode sized and configured for implantation in a targeted neural or muscular tissue region,a lead electrically coupled to the electrode and including a connection element adapted to electrically couple to a carrier, the carrier sized and configured to be carried by the patient,an electronics pod removably carried on-board the carrier, the electronics pod including circuitry configured to generate a stimulation pulse,a power source electrically coupled to the circuitry,a return electrode adapted to be electrically coupled to the carrier,instructions prescribing the release and replacement of the return electrode according to a preset schedule, andan electrode connection element carried on-board the carrier that is electrically coupled to the electronics pod, the electrode connection element being sized and configured to electrically engage at least a portion of the exposed region of the lead to electrically couple the electrode to the electronics pod to percutaneously apply the stimulation pulse to the tissue region.
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Abstract
Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods make possible the providing of short-term therapy or diagnostic testing by providing electrical connections between muscles and/or nerves inside the body and stimulus generators and/or recording instruments mounted on the surface of the skin or carried outside the body. Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods may include a carrier and an electronics pod, the electronics pod including stimulation generation circuitry and user interface components. A power source and/or flash memory may be incorporated in neurostimulation assembly and/or the return electrode. The assemblies, systems, and methods are adapted to provide coordinated neurostimulation to multiple regions of the body.
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19 Claims
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1. A neurostimulation assembly comprising:
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at least one electrode sized and configured for implantation in a targeted neural or muscular tissue region, a lead electrically coupled to the electrode and including a connection element adapted to electrically couple to a carrier, the carrier sized and configured to be carried by the patient, an electronics pod removably carried on-board the carrier, the electronics pod including circuitry configured to generate a stimulation pulse, a power source electrically coupled to the circuitry, a return electrode adapted to be electrically coupled to the carrier, instructions prescribing the release and replacement of the return electrode according to a preset schedule, and an electrode connection element carried on-board the carrier that is electrically coupled to the electronics pod, the electrode connection element being sized and configured to electrically engage at least a portion of the exposed region of the lead to electrically couple the electrode to the electronics pod to percutaneously apply the stimulation pulse to the tissue region. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A surface mounted electrode comprising:
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a top layer and a bottom layer, the bottom layer adapted to provide electrical contact and adhesion to a patient, a power source positioned between the top layer and the bottom layer, and electrically coupled to the bottom layer and a cable assembly, and a connector electrically coupled to the cable assembly, the cable assembly and connector adapted to provide electrical contact between the power source and a neurostimulation assembly. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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