Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-25
2007-12-25
Mullen, Kristen D. (Department: 3766)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
C607S003000, C607S117000, C600S378000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11118140
ABSTRACT:
The present invention involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat depression. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a signal generator and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety disorder.
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Jimenez Fiacro
Lozano Andres M.
Velasco Francisco
Velasco Marcos
Acosta Melissa
Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.
Crawford Christopher S. L.
Lando Peter
Mullen Kristen D.
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