Patent · US Active

Nerve modulation system having helical guide

US9186209B2 · kind B2 · utility

25Cited by
1,058References
14Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateJul 20, 2012
Grant dateNov 17, 2015
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 2, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04C2270/0421
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems for nerve modulation and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. An example system for nerve modulation may include a first elongate element having a distal end and a proximal end and having a helical guide having a proximal end and a distal end. The system may also include a second elongate element having a distal end and a proximal end and having a nerve modulation element proximate the distal end. A sheath may be disposed about both the first and second elongate elements. Pulling proximally on the proximal end of the first elongate element may cause simultaneous radial and longitudinal displacement of the nerve modulation element.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.