Patent ID: 8688239
Filing Date: 2014-04-01
Classification: A61H,A61N

Abstract:
1. An electrode arrangement for applying of a transcutaneous electrical stimulation stimulus onto the surface of a section of the human ear, which comprises a holding element to be attached at or in the ear as well as at least one electrode, which electrode is arranged in or at an electrode carrier, wherein the holding element comprises a linear guide in which a supporting rod is arranged to be linearly movable in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the holding element and wherein the electrode carrier is arranged at the supporting rod, wherein: at least a portion of the holding element is adapted to rest in a Cavum conchae of the human ear; the at least one electrode is adapted to fit within a pinna of the human ear; and the electrode carrier is adapting to be disposed within a Cymba conchae region of the human ear; wherein the electrode carrier comprises at least one carrier section on which the electrode is arranged, wherein the electrode comprises at least one of a cylindrical shaped segment, a spherical shaped segment, and a conical surface section.