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Techniques to maintain or alter upper airway patency

US7650189B1 · kind B1 · utility

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22Claims

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Assignee

PACESETTER, INC. · US

Inventors

Euljoon Park · Santa Clarita, US
Michael E. Benser · Valencia, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 2, 2006
Grant date	Jan 19, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 22, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/36521
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An exemplary method includes calling for delivery of energy to one or more electrodes positionable proximate to an autonomic pathway to alter tone of the geniglossus muscle. Such a method may maintain or alter upper airway patency and, in turn, prevent or alleviate obstructive apnea. Other exemplary methods, devices, systems, etc., are also disclosed.

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