Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-12
2010-10-05
Schaetzle, Kennedy J (Department: 3766)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
C607S118000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07809442
ABSTRACT:
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 implanting the nerve cuff electrode on a portion of the hypoglossal nerve. The method may also include delivering a stimulus to the hypoglossal nerve via the nerve cuff electrode to mitigate obstruction of the upper airway.
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Atkinson Robert E.
Bolea Stephen L.
Hoegh Thomas B.
Mazar Scott T.
Persson Bruce J.
Apnex Medical, Inc.
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner L.L.P.
Sarcione Jessica
Schaetzle Kennedy J
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