Systems and methods for enabling appetite modulation and/or improving dietary compliance using an electro-dermal patch
US10118035B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36128
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wearable device for suppressing appetite or hunger in a patient includes a microprocessor, electrical stimulator and at least one electrode configured to deliver electrical stimulation to the epidermis, through a range of 0.1 mm to 10 mm or a range of 0.1 mm to 20 mm of the dermis, of a T2 frontal thoracic dermatome to a T12 frontal thoracic dermatome or meridian of the patient and/or front or back, C5-T1 dermatome across the hand and/or arm, and/or the upper chest regions. The device includes a pad, in which the electrode is disposed, for secure placement of the device on a skin surface of a patient. The device is adapted to provide electrical stimulation as per stimulation protocols and to communicate wirelessly with a companion control device configured to monitor and record appetite patterns of the patient. The control device is also configured to monitor, record, and modify stimulation parameters of the stimulation protocols.
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