Variable alternating current output nerve locator/stimulator

Claim 1

A variable alternating current output nerve locator/stimulator comprising a hollow enclosure which houses a direct current power source electrically coupled to a current power convertor, said current power convertor including circuit means to convert direct current to alternating current electrically coupled to a current regulator, a nerve probe electrically coupled to said current regulator and a ground electrically coupled to said direct current power source, said ground comprising a ground element partially encased within an insulating element and a retainer element extending from said ground element operatively receivable including an aperture disposed within said hollow enclosure said aperture receiving said retainer element therein selectively retaining said ground within said hollow enclosure, a removable nerve probe cover and a removable ground cover removably attached to opposite ends of said hollow enclosure, said ground element being electrically coupled to a flexible insulated conductor electrically connected to said voltage source, said conductor permitting selective withdrawal of said ground element and a desired portion of said flexible insulated conductor from said hollow enclosure when said removable ground cover is removed from said hollow enclosure and application of said nerve probe to the patient after adjustment of said current regulator to control the alternating current output from said direct current power source when said removable nerve probe cover is removed from said hollow enclosure.