Abstract: The electrical nerve stimulation unit in accordance with the present invention generally includes a housing, an input panel, a display panel, a controller, a first channel output, a second channel output, and a power system. While the device is generally described in terms of use as a TENS unit, it must be noted that other nerve stimulation applications for the device are envisioned as well. The myriad of intelligent and proactive programmable software functions and features of the present invention are executed on the controller's microprocessor. For instance, open lead monitoring, soft recovery implementation, compliance monitoring, and enhanced power management are all controlled and monitored through the interfacing of the processor with the various devices and hardware on the unit's hardware platform.

Abstract: An assembly for use in a portable device casing to allow solderless electrical contact members to be used in cooperation with a power supply and components designed to be powered by the power supply.

Abstract: An electrotherapy device which provides neuromuscular and high voltage pulsed galvanic physiological stimulation and includes a common cabling assembly and a common electrode assembly for simultaneously accommodating the neuromuscular and high voltage pulsed galvanic stimulation modes, whereby neuromuscular and pulsed galvanic stimulation may be provided to a patient simultaneously.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compliance monitor for use in a stimulator unit used in various devices to provide electrotherapy. The compliance monitor comprises a current sensing element, a controller, and a timer. The current sensing element is electrically connected to the controller, and the timer is operably connected to the controller. The current sensing element is located in the stimulator unit to monitor the current supplied through an output channel of the stimulator unit. When the current sensing element senses that current is supplied to through the output channel, the current sensing element outputs a signal to the controller. The controller upon receiving such a signal enables the timer to be started. When a stimulator unit provides a pulsating current, the controller has the capability to not stop the timer when the pulsating current is on a low cycle, during which period no current is being supplied to the patient.

Abstract: A stimulation apparatus is used for treatment of flexing portions of the human body by electrical stimulation. The apparatus has positioning means for firmly holding the flexing portion of the human body. There are two or more stimulation output contacts mounted in the positioning means in predetermined locations relative to each other and the area to be treated with stimulation. A stimulator is electrically connected to the output contacts for introducing electrical stimulation at the output contacts.