Dual therapy electrical stimulation system for treating metabolic and eating disorders
US8521291B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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