Patent ID: 7797042
Filing Date: 2010-09-14
Classification: A61H,A61N

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for transcutaneous stimulation of the skin of a human comprising: a housing configured to fit completely in a pinna of the human; a stimulation unit, housed within the housing, configured to produce an electronic stimulation signal; electronic controls, housed in the housing, configured to control the transcutaneous stimulation; a first curved section having a proximal end and a distal end wherein the proximal end of the first curved section is attached to one end of the housing; a second curved section having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the second curved section is attached to the other end of the housing, each of the curved sections having a spring action for securing the housing and the curved sections in the pinna; a first electrode mounted at the distal end of the first curved section; and a second electrode mounted at the distal end of the second curved section, wherein the first and second electrodes are electrically connected to the electronic controls and are configured to apply stimulation to the skin.