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Dual therapy electrical stimulation system for treating metabolic and eating disorders

US8521291B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2006
Grant dateAug 27, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/0509
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An exemplary method for treating an eating or metabolism disorder includes calling for delivery of energy to the stomach using a pulse train that includes use of pulses with a pulse width less than approximately 20 ms, a duty cycle greater than approximately 20% and a pulse train duration of less than approximately 10 seconds and calling for delivery of energy to a vagal nerve. Various other methods, devices, systems, etc., are also disclosed.

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