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Servo muscle control

US5211173A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 1992
Grant dateMay 18, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/3601
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of and apparatus for controlling one or more parameters of an electrical stimulation generator in response to measured results of the stimulation. In the preferred mode, this technique is employed in a system for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Sensors are used to determine the effectiveness of the stimulation. Amplitude and pulse width are modified in response to the measurements from the sensors.

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