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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 2017
Filed:
May. 13, 2014
Applicant:
University of Pittsburgh—of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Inventors:
Michael B. Chancellor, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Changfeng Tai, Wexford, PA (US);
Assignee:
University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61N 1/36 (2006.01); A61N 1/372 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61N 1/3606 (2013.01); A61N 1/36007 (2013.01); A61N 1/36071 (2013.01); A61N 1/36171 (2013.01); A61N 1/37252 (2013.01);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are therefore provided herein for stimulating a desired physiological effect. The methods and apparatus can be used to control micturition, defecation and/or ejaculation. The methods and apparatus also can be used to control pain in the lower pelvic region, for example and without limitation, interstitial cystitis. The methods and apparatus also can be used to increase sexual sensation.