Surgery – Magnetic field applied to body for therapy – Electromagnetic coil
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-06
2008-05-06
Gilbert, Samuel G (Department: 3735)
Surgery
Magnetic field applied to body for therapy
Electromagnetic coil
Reexamination Certificate
active
07367935
ABSTRACT:
A device and method for magnetic stimulation of muscles for the relief of a breathing disorder, such as obstructive sleep apnea is disclosed. Magnetic stimulation is used to stimulate muscles which serve to stabilize the upper airway of an individual whose nocturnal apneic events are related to diminished muscle tone. In one embodiment, a sensor monitors a physiologic characteristic of the patient, a coil is energized to stimulate the appropriate muscles associated with the upper airway, a power supply provides power for energizing the coil, and a control system controls the application of power to the coil based on the output of the sensor. A passive probed is provided in the patient to focus the magnetic field produced by the coil.
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Gaumond Rodger P
Mechlenburg Douglas M
Gilbert Samuel G
Haas Michael W.
Ric Investments, LLC
The Penn State Research Foundation
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