Systems and methods for enabling a patient to achieve a weight loss objective using an electrical dermal patch
US10376145B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/02055
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosed wearable device modulates a patient's gastric emptying time and/or gastric retention time. The wearable device 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 dermatome to a T12 dermatome or meridian of the patient, a C5 to a T1 dermatome across the hand and/or arm, and/or the upper chest regions. 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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