Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-31
2011-12-06
Patel, Niketa (Department: 3762)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
C607S062000, C607S072000, C600S544000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08073544
ABSTRACT:
This is a neurostimulator that is configured to treat epilepsy and other neurological disorders using certain stimulation strategies, particularly changing various pulse parameters, during the imposition of a burst of those pulses. The invention includes the processes embodying those stimulation strategies.
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Lavert Nicole F
NeuroPace, Inc.
Patel Niketa
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