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Vestibular system stimulation apparatus

US7856275B1 · kind B1 · utility

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17References

18Claims

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Assignee

RIC Investments LLC · US

Inventors

Zachary Dean Paul · Pittsburgh, US
Stefanie Lattner · Gibsonia, US
Stefanida K. Blake · Brookline, US
Patrick Devinney · Pittsburgh, US
Mark William Dimatteo · Irwin, US
Steven B. Radney · Pittsburgh, US
Peter Chi Fai Ho · Pittsburgh, US
Benjamin A. Giovannelli · Gibsonia, US
Michael Cessna · Robinson Township, US
Michael Edward Colbaugh · Level Green, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 6, 2006
Grant date	Dec 21, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 3, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/36036
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for the non-invasive and specific activation of the vestibular system in a patient. Preferred embodiments of the present invention allow for the placement of a stimulating electrode in the ear canal while providing a firm and comfortable coupling with the patient. The stimulating electrode is a deformable material that contacts the skin in the ear canal. A stimulating device operates in cooperation with the stimulating electrode to generate a stimulation waveform for the stimulation of the vestibular system.

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