Patent ID: 6871100
Filing Date: 2005-03-22
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for the manipulation of tissue comprising: a control module for controlling the parameters of an electrical pulse suitable for innervating nerves in the tissue, and one or more conductor tools for delivering the electrical pulse to the nerves, wherein the control module is configured to enable the adjustment of the width of the electrical pulse at levels in the range {fraction (1/30 000)} (33 μs) to {fraction (1/7500)} (132 μs) and the pulse repetition frequency at levels below about 500 Hz (500IMP/s) and the peak output voltage of the pulse in the range 0 to 130V at least one conductor tool comprising; a frame of electrically conductive material having rotatably mounted thereon an electrically conductive roller and a handle of electrically insulting material, the roller being mounted in electrically conductive communication with the frame, and means for electrically connecting the tool with a controlled electrical pulse.