Incontinence electrode apparatus
Patent 5370671 Issued on December 6, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
January 28, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
January 28, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1253955 1704000 2085644 2126257 3403684 3749100 Electroejaculation device Bladder control device and method Electro-ejaculator probe Muscle contraction stimulation InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 010665 filed on 01/28/1993US Classes:607/41, Incontinence control607/138Rectum, vagina, or uterusExaminersPrimary: Cohen, Lee S.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA61N 001/05A61N 001/36 AbstractAn incontinence electrode for controlling urinary incontinence in women is made of alternating regions of conductive and non-conductive polymers molded to form a flexible tubular body. Electrical leads couple the conductive regions to an electrical stimulation controller. The controller provides electrical current to the conductive regions at two different frequencies to cause a contraction of the vaginal muscles responsible for controlling urinary incontinence in women. The conductive regions have a volume resistivity which closely approximates the impedance of vaginal tissue, thereby substantially eliminating current density burns to the vaginal tissue.Other References
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