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Systems and methods for the predictive assessment and neurodevelopment therapy for oral feeding

US9662266B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2014
Grant dateMay 30, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/36178
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a therapeutic system and methods of using the therapeutic system. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a system for improving an oral feeding ability of a patient including an assessment device to contact a patient and collect data related to an oral feeding ability of the patient, a computing device containing a processor to execute an assessment and therapy application, and the assessment and therapy application to receive the data related to the oral feeding ability, predict one or more areas of neurological muscle activity that need further development, and develop a neurological therapy treatment for improving the one or more areas of neurological muscle activity that need further development.

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