Wearable Auricular Neurostimulator and Methods of Use
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Nerve stimulation methods for averting imminent onset or episode of a disease
US2016367808A9 · US · A9
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2016367808-A9 |
| Application number | US-201213357025-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A9 |
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | Mar 20, 2009 |
| Publication date | Dec 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | — |
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Transcutaneous electrical and magnetic nerve stimulation devices are disclosed, along with methods of averting imminent medical attacks using energy that is delivered noninvasively by the devices. In particular, the devices and methods involve handheld devices designed to stimulate the vagus nerve of a patient with a signal sufficient to minimize or avert epileptic seizures.
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What is claimed is: 1 . A method of treating a patient with epilepsy, comprising: positioning a device adjacent to an outer skin surface of the patient; generating one or more electrical impulses with the device; and transmitting the electrical impulses to selected nerve fibers at a target region in the patient, the electrical impulses being sufficient to minimize or avert a seizure in the patient. 2 . The method of claim 1 wherein the electrical im…
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- What does patent US2016367808A9 cover?
- Transcutaneous electrical and magnetic nerve stimulation devices are disclosed, along with methods of averting imminent medical attacks using energy that is delivered noninvasively by the devices. In particular, the devices and methods involve handheld devices designed to stimulate the vagus nerve of a patient with a signal sufficient to minimize or avert epileptic seizures.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Simon Bruce J, Errico Joseph P, Raffle John T, and 1 more
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- Primary CPC classification A61N1/36025. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Thu Dec 22 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A9). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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