Stimulation of hypothalamus
US9895279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2230/505
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for stimulating the hypothalamus in a human subject is provided. The method includes the step of imparting vibrations to a posterior part of a nasal cavity of the human subject by a device for stimulation of the hypothalamus, which includes an expandable stimulation member arranged to stimulate hypothalamic activity.
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