Implantable microstimulators and methods for unidirectional propagation of action potentials

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8548604
APP PUB NO 20110077721A1
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12960722

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Miniature implantable stimulators (i.e., microstimulators) are capable of producing unidirectionally propagating action potentials (UPAPs). The methods and configurations described may, for instance, arrest action potentials traveling in one direction, arrest action potentials of small diameters nerve fibers, arrest action potentials of large diameter nerve fibers. These methods and systems may limit side effects of bidirectional and/or less targeted stimulation.

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  • BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bradley, Kerry Glendale, US 206 12778
Carbunaru, Rafael Sherman Oaks, US 186 11305
Haller, Matthew I Valley Village, US 57 6875
He, Tom Xiaohai Simi Valley, US 46 5506
Kuzma, Janusz A Parker, US 102 12097
McGivern, James P Stevenson Ranch, US 67 13696
Whitehurst, Todd K Frazier Park, US 165 21291

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