Nerve treatment system
US9579518B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/025
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In some examples, nerves surrounding arteries or leading to organs are targeted with energy sources to correct or modulate physiologic processes. In some examples, different types of energy sources are utilized singly or combined with one another. In some examples, bioactive agents or devices activated by the energy sources are delivered to the region of interest and the energy is enhanced by such agents or the agents are enhanced by the energy sources.
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