Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-15
2010-06-08
Layno, Carl H (Department: 3766)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
active
07734351
ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for artificially stimulating user deglutition without substantial aspiration are provided. Methods and systems include artificially stimulating user deglutition according to various specialized programs, including passive user secretion maintenance programs, active feeding programs, proprioceptive feedback programs, and others.
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Davis Jon P.
Hissong James Britton
Jagler Robyn Lee
Kearney Pamela Reed
Ludlow Christy
Bertram Eric D.
Dicke Billig & Czaja, PLLC
Layno Carl H
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
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