Uniform current distribution electrode for noninvasive brain stimulation

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top view of a uniform current distribution electrode for noninvasive brain stimulation showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view thereof taken along the line 2-2 in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a rear view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is an isometric view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a uniform current disiribution electrode for noninvasive brain stimulation, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D776822
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 22, 2015
Date of Patent: Jan 17, 2017
Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force (Washington, DC)
Inventors: Richard A McKinley (New Carlisle, OH), Michael Resor (Huber Heights, OH), Haibo Dong (Charlottesville, VA)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Application Number: 29/540,180