Devices and methods for treating dry eye in animals
US9265956B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0526
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described here are devices, systems, and methods for treating a condition in an animal. Generally the systems include a stimulator that is implantable in the animal and a controller system configured to transmit one or more signals to the implanted stimulator. The controller system may have a controller configured to generate the one or more signals. The controller system may include one or more collars, bridles, horse hoods, cages, animal beds, and/or food bowls. The systems may be used to treat one or more conditions such as dry eye, and may treat the conditions in an animal such as a horse, dog, or cat.
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