ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,576,264, issued on March 17.

"Neuroprosthesis apparatus for stimulating leg movement" was invented by Jamantha Rhaburn (Las Vegas).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A neuroprosthesis apparatus for stimulating leg movement in a user via functional electrical stimulation includes a waistband a pair of leg attachment members. Each leg attachment member is coupled to and extends downwardly from the waistband. A user wears the apparatus with the waistband extending around the user's body and each leg attachment member attaching to one of the legs of the user. An electrical stimulator comprises a plurality of electrodes that is dispersed along ea...