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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8160712 | Apparatus and method for treating sleep apnea An apparatus and method for treating sleep apnea comprising an external, low voltage electrical stimulator that provides between 5 to 25 milliamps connected to electrodes imbedded located over the first and third intercostals or the third and fifth intercostals. The... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8160711 | Multimode device and method for controlling breathing A device and method is provided for therapeutic stimulating, augmenting, manipulating and/or controlling breathing, in combination with stimulation of auxiliary respiratory nerves or muscles including the upper airway tract, chest wall muscles or abdominal muscles. ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8155744 | Neuromodulatory methods for treating pulmonary disorders A method for treating a pulmonary disorder in a subject includes inserting a therapy delivery device into a vessel of the subject, advancing the therapy delivery device to a point adjacent an intraluminal target site of the autonomic nervous system, and activating t... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8140164 | Therapeutic diaphragm stimulation device and method A device and method for treating a variety of conditions, disorders or diseases with diaphragm/phrenic nerve stimulation is provided. ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8135471 | Method and apparatus for inspiratory muscle stimulation using implantable device An inspiratory muscle stimulation system uses an implantable medical device to deliver stimulation to control diaphragmatic contractions for slower and deeper breathing, thereby conditioning and strengthening inspiratory muscles. In various embodiments, respiratory ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8126559 | Neural stimulation with avoidance of inappropriate stimulation Various aspects of the present subject matter provide an implantable medical device. In various embodiments, the device comprises a pulse generator, a first monitor and a controller. The pulse generator is adapted to generate a neural stimulation signal for a neural... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8121692 | Method and apparatus for neural stimulation with respiratory feedback A neural stimulation system controls the delivery of neural stimulation using a respiratory signal as a therapy feedback input. The respiratory signal is used to increase the effectiveness of the neural stimulation, such as vagal nerve stimulation, while decreasing ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8116872 | Device and method for biasing and stimulating respiration A device and method is provided for biasing lung volume by electrically stimulating tissue associated with the diaphragm or phrenic nerve at a low level. ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8099167 | Methods and apparatus for treating anaphylaxis using electrical modulation Methods and devices for treating anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, bronchial constriction, and/or asthma include providing an electrical impulse to a selected region of the vagus nerve of a patient suffering from anaphylaxis to block and/or modulate nerve signals tha... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8065010 | Method and apparatus for monitoring heart failure patients with cardiopulmonary comorbidities A system receives signals indicative of cardiopulmonary conditions sensed by a plurality of sensors and provides for monitoring and automated differential diagnosis of the cardiopulmonary conditions based on the signals. Cardiogenic pulmonary edema is detected based... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8050764 | Cross-checking of transthoracic impedance and acceleration signals A first chamber minute ventilation rate is determined based on a first transthoracic impedance signal received from a first chamber of a heart and a second chamber minute ventilation rate is determined based on a second transthoracic impedance signal received from a... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8050765 | Method and apparatus for controlling neural stimulation during disordered breathing A neural stimulation system controls the delivery of neural stimulation using a respiratory signal as a therapy feedback input. The respiratory signal is used to increase the effectiveness of the neural stimulation, such as vagal nerve stimulation, while decreasing ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8050766 | Respiratory triggered, bilateral laryngeal stimulator to restore normal ventilation in vocal fold paralysis A laryngeal stimulation system including a sensor for detecting an occurrence of a respiratory signal in a subject and a laryngeal stimulator adapted for coupling to a laryngeal muscle and operable to stimulate the laryngeal muscle in response to the sensor detectin... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8046075 | Electrical stimulation of the sympathetic nerve chain The present invention provides a method of affecting physiological disorders by stimulating a specific location along the sympathetic nerve chain. Preferably, the present invention provides a method of affecting a variety of physiological disorders or pathological c... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8036750 | System for neural control of respiration A system, device and method for neural control of respiration are provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to an implantable medical device for sensing and controlling respiration during incidence of central respiratory diseases. According to various embodime... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8024044 | Method and apparatus for hypoglossal nerve stimulation A method of treating sleep disordered breathing in a patient includes the steps of monitoring the patient for a pre-inspiratory drive signal indicative of the breathing cycle by sensing electroneurogram activity of a hypoglossal nerve of the patient; and electricall... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8010197 | Methods and apparatus for treating anaphylaxis using electrical modulation Methods and devices for treating anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, bronchial constriction, and/or asthma include providing an electrical impulse to a selected region of the vagus nerve of a patient suffering from anaphylaxis to block and/or modulate nerve signals tha... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7979128 | Device and method for gradually controlling breathing A device and method is provided for controlling breathing of a subject by electrically stimulating tissue associated with the diaphragm or phrenic nerve of the subject. ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7970475 | Device and method for biasing lung volume A device and method is provided for biasing lung volume by electrically stimulating tissue associated with the diaphragm or phrenic nerve at a low level. ... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7966072 | Methods and compositions for treating obesity-hypoventilation syndrome Methods and compositions for treating a subject for obesity-hypoventilation syndrome, or related conditions, are provided. The subject methods include applying an electrical stimulus to a subject in a manner that modulates chest cavity capacity in a manner effective... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7962215 | Ventilatory assist system and methods to improve respiratory function Systems and methods are provided to improve respiratory function. Systems include an external electrical stimulator coupled to electrodes that stimulates diaphragm contraction and may optionally include a positive pressure mechanical ventilator. The system further i... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7949398 | Acquiring nerve activity from carotid body and/or sinus An exemplary includes acquiring an electroneurogram of the right carotid sinus nerve or the left carotid sinus nerve, analyzing the electroneurogram for at least one of chemosensory information and barosensory information and calling for one or more therapeutic acti... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7949399 | Acquiring nerve activity from carotid body and/or sinus An exemplary includes acquiring an electroneurogram of the right carotid sinus nerve or the left carotid sinus nerve, analyzing the electroneurogram for at least one of chemosensory information and barosensory information and calling for one or more therapeutic acti... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7917220 | System, apparatus, and method for facilitating interface with laryngeal structures A system and method of positioning an interface element for interfacing with laryngeal structures in a subject such as for diagnosis or treatment of a laryngeal impairment is presented. Illustratively, a curved hollow needle system is inserted into a subperichondral... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7877146 | Methods of treating medical conditions by neuromodulation of the sympathetic nervous system The present invention is directed to systems and methods for treating respiratory or pulmonary medical conditions by neuromodulation of a target site of the sympathetic nervous system and preferably a target site in communication with a sympathetic nerve chain. A sy... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7869880 | Methods and apparatus for treating anaphylaxis using electrical modulation Methods and devices for treating anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, bronchial constriction, and/or asthma include providing an electrical impulse to a selected region of the vagus nerve of a patient suffering from anaphylaxis to block and/or modulate nerve signals tha... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7856274 | Vestibular stimulation system and method An apparatus and method in which the portions of the labyrinth associated with the labyrinthine sense and/or the nerves associated therewith are stimulated to perform at least one of the following functions: augment or control a patient's respiratory function, open ... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7848816 | Acquiring nerve activity from carotid body and/or sinus An exemplary includes acquiring an electroneurogram of the right carotid sinus nerve or the left carotid sinus nerve, analyzing the electroneurogram for at least one of chemosensory information and barosensory information and calling for one or more therapeutic acti... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7840270 | System and method for conditioning a diaphragm of a patient A method of conditioning a diaphragm of a patient is provided. The method can include the steps of implanting an electrode adjacent a target site in the diaphragm of the patient and operating the electrode to deliver a sufficient amount of electrical stimulation to ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7809442 | Obstructive sleep apnea treatment devices, systems and methods Devices and methods of use are provided for treating a person having a hypoglossal nerve and an upper airway. In one embodiment, a method may include providing a nerve cuff electrode including a cylindrical cuff body. The method may further include chronically impla... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7805195 | Respiratory triggered, bilateral laryngeal stimulator to restore normal ventilation in vocal fold paralysis A laryngeal stimulation system including a sensor for detecting an occurrence of a respiratory signal in a subject and a laryngeal stimulator adapted for coupling to a laryngeal muscle and operable to stimulate the laryngeal muscle in response to the sensor detectin... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7797050 | Neural stimulator to treat sleep disordered breathing Various aspects relate to an implantable device. Various device embodiments include at least one sensor for use in detecting sleep disordered breathing, a pulse generator adapted to deliver a first electrical signal through at least one electrode to stimulate a neur... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7751894 | Systems and methods for indicating aberrant behavior detected by an implanted medical device Various systems and methods are provided for intervening where aberrant heart and/or respiratory functionality is detected. For example, some embodiments of the present invention provide a monitor capable of detecting the occurrence of various aberrant events, and i... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7747323 | Adaptive baroreflex stimulation therapy for disordered breathing An approach to providing disordered breathing therapy includes delivering electrical stimulation therapy modifying a patient's baroreflex response. Disordered breathing therapy may be delivered in response to prediction or detection of disordered breathing events. V... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7747324 | Electrical stimulation treatment of bronchial constriction Methods and devices for treating bronchial constriction related to asthma and anaphylaxis wherein the treatment includes providing an electrical impulse to a selected region of the vagus nerve and/or the lungs of a patient suffering from bronchial constriction. ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7734350 | Respiration apparatus The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and method for stimulating respiration during sleep. In one aspect, a respiration stimulation system is provided. The respiration stimulation system includes a detector configured to measure a respiratory cycle... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7720541 | Adaptive therapy for disordered breathing An approach to providing disordered breathing therapy includes detecting disordered breathing and adapting a therapy to mitigate the disordered breathing. The therapy may be adapted to enhance therapy effectiveness, to provide therapy that reduces an impact of the t... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7711430 | Methods and apparatus for treating anaphylaxis using electrical modulation Methods and devices for treating anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, bronchial constriction, and/or asthma include providing an electrical impulse to a selected region of the vagus nerve of a patient suffering from anaphylaxis to block and/or modulate nerve signals tha... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7697990 | Method and apparatus for detection and treatment of respiratory disorder by implantable device Methods and apparatus for detection and treatment of respiratory disorders using implanted devices are described. In one form, afferent nerves are electrically or electro-mechanically stimulated to increase the tone of upper airway muscles. Detection of respiratory ... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7680537 | Therapy triggered by prediction of disordered breathing An approach to providing disordered breathing therapy includes providing therapy based on a prediction of disordered breathing. One or more patient conditions are detected and used to predict disordered breathing. Therapy is delivered to mitigate the predicted disor... | 03/16/2010 |
