Abstract: Disclosed herein is a garment configured to deliver electrical current from a remote power supply to electrically stimulate tissue of a foot of an individual. The garment can comprise a fabric and can be shaped to fit over the foot and a portion of a leg of the individual. The fabric can be configured to cause the garment body to conform to the foot when worn by the individual. The garment can further comprise a first electrode region integrated within the garment body and configured to engage a plantar region of the foot. The garment can further comprise a second electrode region integrated within the garment body and spaced from the first electrode region and configured to engage the plantar region of the foot.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 16, 2024
Publication date:
March 27, 2025
Applicant:
StimMed LLC
Inventors:
Richard W. DUCHARME, Bryce BEAMER, Kari L. ANASTASIA, Michael J. MILLER, Adam SPARKS, Ariana B. ALLMAN, Martin DIECK, Robert E. KAPLAN, James J. CZYRNY
Abstract: System, device and method for providing neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to muscles of foot. The device includes an electrical signal generator for producing a wave pattern of variable frequency, duration, intensity, ramp time and on-off cycle. The device further includes surface electrodes for being positioned over the foot muscles or around ankles and attached to the signal generator. The device includes a wearable device for positioning a first electrode adjacent a heel of the wearer's foot and a second electrode adjacent an arch of the foot. The signal generator is programmed to stimulate the foot muscles and nerves.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 6, 2016
Date of Patent:
February 26, 2019
Assignee:
StimMed LLC
Inventors:
Robert E. Kaplan, James J. Czyrny, Scott E. Friedman