Apparatus, system and method for selective stimulation

a selective stimulation and apparatus technology, applied in the field of apparatus, system and method for implantable therapeutic treatment of patients, can solve the problem of reducing the effectiveness of current solutions as a long-term solution
US20100241195A1Inactive Publication Date: 2010-09-23IMTHERA MEDICAL
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
IMTHERA MEDICAL
Publication Date
2010-09-23
Estimated Expiration
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Abstract

An implantable neurostimulator system is disclosed, the neurostimulator system comprising a hollow cylindrical electronics enclosure having a top, a bottom, and a side; a coil extending from a first part of the electronics enclosure; and at least one electrode operatively connected to the electronics enclosure.
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STATEMENT OF RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is related to International Patent Application No. [Docket No. 069737-5004-WO], and claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application Nos. 60 / 978,519 and 61 / 017,614 and 61 / 136,102, filed on Oct. 9, 2007 and Dec. 29, 2007 and Aug. 12, 2008 respectively, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to an apparatus, system, and method for implantable therapeutic treatment of a patient.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Acute and chronic conditions such as pain, arthritis, sleep apnea, seizure, incontinence, and migraine are physiological conditions affecting millions of people worldwide. For example, sleep apnea is described as an iterated failure to respire properly during sleep. Those affected by sleep apnea stop breathing during sleep numerous times during the night. There are two types of sleep apnea, generally described in medical literature as central and ob...

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