Obstructive sleep apnea treatment devices, systems and methods
US8744589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/7239
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of stimulating a nerve of a patient. The method may include positioning a first electrode set on a first portion of the nerve, wherein the first portion of the nerve innervates a first upper airway muscle of the patient. The method may include positioning a second electrode set on a second portion of the nerve, wherein the second portion of the nerve innervates a second upper airway muscle of the patient. The method may further include alternatively delivering an electrical stimulation to the first electrode set and to the second electrode set.
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