Patents by Inventor Donald E. Kendall

Donald E. Kendall has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5458625
    Abstract: A device for use in providing transcutaneous nerve stimulation and a related method of use are disclosed which may be utilized to stimulate superficial sprigs of the Vagal nerve located in the auricle of the ear for the alleviation of substance withdrawal symptoms or the provision of pain relief, stress relief, and/or general muscle relaxation. The device uses two pairs of transcutaneous pad electrodes, with one pair of the transcutaneous pad electrodes being located on each of the two clips which are applied to the lobes of each ear, with the device then supplying an adjustable amplitude, adjustable repetition rate bipolar pulse train for a predetermined length of time to the transcutaneous pad electrodes on the clips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Inventor: Donald E. Kendall