Devices, systems, and methods for treating obstetric and gynecological disorders
US-2018289959-A1 · Oct 11, 2018 · US
Uterine electrical stimulation system and method
US8972028B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8972028-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113881812-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | Oct 27, 2010 |
| Publication date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
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Systems and methods for applying stimulating current to a patient for treating insufficient uterine contractions are provided. The system includes stimulation electrodes of a balloon electrode array device, a ring electrode array device, an electrode probe device, or a mesh electrode array device. Some aspects of the invention also provide a connector and cable device for coupling the stimulation electrodes to electronics for generating and providing the stimulating current to the stimulation electrodes.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A system configured to apply stimulating current to a patient for treating insufficient uterine contractions, the system comprising: a balloon electrode array device configured to be coupled to one of a uterus, a cervix, a vaginal wall, and an abdominal wall of the patient to provide the stimulating current to the patient, the balloon electrode array device including at least one balloon; an access tube extending into the at least one balloon; a p…
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- What does patent US8972028B2 cover?
- Systems and methods for applying stimulating current to a patient for treating insufficient uterine contractions are provided. The system includes stimulation electrodes of a balloon electrode array device, a ring electrode array device, an electrode probe device, or a mesh electrode array device. Some aspects of the invention also provide a connector and cable device for coupling the stimulati…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Garfield Robert E, Carp Harvey, Maner William L, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61N1/0521. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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