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US6169924:
Spinal cord stimulation
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| Country: |
US United States of America
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| Inventor: |
Meloy, T. Stuart; Mocksville, NC 27028
Martin, W. Joseph; Mocksville, NC
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| Assignee: |
Meloy; T. Stuart, Mocksville, NC
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| Published / Filed: |
2001-01-02
/ 1999-04-27
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| Application Number: |
US1999000300584
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| IPC Code: |
Advanced:
A61N 1/05;
A61N 1/36;
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IPC-7:
A61N 1/02;
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| ECLA Code: |
A61N1/36; K61N1/36B;
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| U.S. Class: |
Current:
607/039;
Original:
607/039;
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| Field of Search: |
607/001,2,39-41
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| Priority Number: |
| 1999-04-27 |
US1999000300584 |
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| Abstract: |
The present invention provides a method for spinal cord stimulation to treat orgasmic dysfunction. Stimulating electrodes are placed in the spinal canal via a needle inserted between the appropriate vertebrae in parallel with the spinal cord. The electrodes are connected to a power source. Through variable transmission of electrical signals a patient suffering from orgasmic dysfunction may once again achieve orgasm.
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| Attorney, Agent or Firm: |
Rhodes & Mason, P.L.L.C. ;
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| Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Evanisko, George R.;
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| Maintenance Status: |
CC Certificate of Correction issued
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| Family: |
None
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First Claim:
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We claim:
1. A method for treating orgasmic dysfunction comprising:
- supplying electrical stimulation to a selected area of the spinal cord of a patient in an effective amount to achieve genital stimulation and orgasm.
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