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Method and apparatus for inspiratory muscle stimulation using implantable device

US8914113B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23References

20Claims

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Assignee

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. · US

Inventors

Yi Zhang · Mountain View, US
Shantha Arcot-Krishnamurthy · Vadnais Heights, US
Lili Liu · Beijing, CN
Kenneth C. Beck · North Ogden, US
Kent Lee · Shoreview, US
Jonathan Kwok · Denville, US
Zheng Lin · Torrance, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 5, 2012
Grant date	Dec 16, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 29, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/0558
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An inspiratory muscle stimulation system uses an implantable medical device to deliver stimulation to control diaphragmatic contractions for slower and deeper breathing, thereby conditioning and strengthening inspiratory muscles. In various embodiments, respiratory and/or cardiac performance are monitored for controlling parameters of the stimulation.

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