Stephen A Michelson

US Patent:

6445955, Sep 3, 2002

Filed:

Jul 8, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/350426

Inventors:

Stephen A. Michelson - Lauderhill FL 33319
Jeffrey S. Mannheimer - Newton PA 18940
Robert Leon - Miami FL 33165
Osvaldo D. Romero - Miami FL 33155
Jerald A. Selevan - Miami FL 33143

International Classification:

A61N 108

US Classification:

607 46, 607 72, 607 2, 607 59

Abstract:

A miniature wireless transcutaneous electrical neuro or muscular stimulation unit. The unit has a housing attached to a plurality of electrodes. An electronics module containing an electrical circuit is contained within the housing and provides a sequence of monophasic or biphasic pulses to a patients pain site via the electrodes. The electrodes can be disposable and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The patient may select and control the intensity and the frequency of the pulses by choosing one of several TENS and microcurrent waveforms, as well as the orientation and quantity of the electrodes. The means for supplying power to the electronics module can be integrated with the electrodes in one detachable and disposable assembly. A worn-remote controller can send transmission signals to a receiver within the electronic module thereby allowing the patient to program specific units placed on the patients body to perform operations in a specified series of waveforms. The electrodes may be embedded in a splint, bandage, brace or cast, where wires or flex-circuit material connect the electrodes to the unit.