SPG stimulation via the greater palatine canal

US7561919B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BRAINSGATE LTD. · IL

Inventors

• Alon Shalev · Raanana, IL
• Yossi Gross · Moshav Merhavya, IL
• Hernan Altman · Kiryat Tivon, IL
• Avinoam Dayan · Sderot, IL
• Leonid Degtyar · Azor, IL
• Adi Lorian · Tveria, IL
• Amir Natan · Nes Ziona, IL

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 7, 2006
• Grant date: Jul 14, 2009
• Expiry date: Mar 25, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N1/37223
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Apparatus for application to a subject is provided, including an elongated support element having a length of between 1.8 cm and 4 cm, and having proximal and distal ends; and one or more electrodes fixed to the support element in a vicinity of the distal end thereof, and adapted to apply an electrical current to a sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) of the subject. The apparatus further includes a receiver, fixed to the support element, and electrically coupled to the electrodes; and a wireless transmitter, adapted to be placed in an oral cavity of the subject, and to be wirelessly coupled to the receiver. Other embodiments are also described.