Patent ID: 8843188
Filing Date: 2014-09-23
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A method, comprising: controlling an adjustable nerve electrode to enter a first geometric configuration to mitigate an onset response, the adjustable nerve electrode having a set of contacts configured to selectively apply a high frequency alternating current (HFAC) through the adjustable nerve electrode to a nerve; while the adjustable nerve electrode is in the first geometric configuration, applying a first HFAC through the adjustable nerve electrode, where the first HFAC has a threshold current sufficient to establish an HFAC nerve conduction block in the nerve; controlling the adjustable nerve electrode to enter a second geometric configuration by altering a physical relationship of the set of contacts to the nerve; and while the adjustable nerve electrode is in the second geometric configuration, applying a second HFAC through the adjustable nerve electrode, where the second HFAC has a current sufficient to maintain the HFAC nerve conduction block in the nerve.