Implantable nasal stimulator systems and methods
US10207108B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2001/37294
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described here are systems, devices, and methods for implanting a nasal stimulator into nasal tissue and electrically stimulating nasal tissue. In some variations, a nasal microstimulator implantation system may comprise an implantation tool and an implantable microstimulator. An implantation tool may comprise a shaft and features to releasably attach a microstimulator. A microstimulator may comprise a passive stimulation circuit and one or more electrodes. In other variations, a nasal implantation system may additionally comprise one or more additional devices, such as a controller, an electrical probe, and/or a dissection tool.
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