Devices for treatment of sleep apnea
US9415216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3756
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for delivering energy as a function of degree coupling may utilize an external unit configured for location external to a body of a subject and at least one processor associated with the implant unit and configured for electrical communication with a power source. The method may determine a degree of coupling between the primary antenna and a secondary antenna associated with the implant unit, and regulate delivery of power to the implant unit based on the degree of coupling between the primary antenna and the secondary antenna.
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