Incontinence therapy
US9155885B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37252
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Techniques for managing urinary or fecal incontinence include delivering a first type of therapy to generate a first physiological response and, upon detecting a trigger event, delivering a second type of therapy to generate a second physiological response. The first type of therapy can be delivered on a substantially regular basis, while the second type of therapy is delivered as needed to provide an additional boost of therapy. The trigger event for activating the delivery of the second type of therapy may include input from a sensor that indicates a bladder condition, patient activity level or patient posture, or patient input. In some examples, the therapy is stimulation therapy.
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