Patent ID: 8688220
Filing Date: 2014-04-01
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A system for trigeminal nerve stimulation for treatment of a neurological disorder or condition, the system comprising: a pulse generator; and a cutaneous electrode assembly in electrical communication with the pulse generator, the assembly comprising: a first electrode comprising at least one contact configured for cutaneous placement over or adjacent to both a foramen for a supraorbital nerve on one side of patient's forehead and a foramen for a supratrochlear nerve on the one side of the patient's forehead; a second electrode comprising at least one contact configured for cutaneous placement over or adjacent to both a foramen for a remaining supraorbital nerve on an opposing side of the patient's forehead and a foramen for a remaining supratrochlear nerve on the opposing side of the patient's forehead; and an insulating region between the first electrode and the second electrode.