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Transcranial current loop stimulation device

a technology of transcranial current and stimulation device, which is applied in the direction of artificial respiration, therapy, diagnostic recording/measuring, etc., can solve the problems of increasing the complexity of surgery and potential side effects, and achieve the effect of improving a psychological or physiological condition of the person

Pending Publication Date: 2020-01-30
EPIC NEURO INC
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The patent describes a new system for deep brain stimulation (DBS) that involves a modular implant in the patient's head with a lead that extends on or into the brain. The system has several advantages over existing technology, including smaller implants, simpler surgery, and faster recovery time. The system can also be easily removed and is not visible to the patient. The device can be recharged and used for several days without needing replacement. The system can target specific regions of the brain to treat various mental and physical disorders. The lead can be implanted to target the thalamus, nucleus accumbens, subthalamic nucleus, hippocampus, subcallosal cingulate, pituitary gland, mesencephalic reticular formation, non-specific thalamic nucleus, cortex, or other areas.

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However, it would involve a tunneled wire, which increases the complexity of the surgery and potential side effects.

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[0019]While certain embodiments have been provided and described herein, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. It should be understood that various alternatives to the embodiments described herein may be employed and are part of the invention described herein.

[0020]Provided herein is a device whereby electrical current stimulation is applied to a brain of a person through the implantation of one or more modules through a burr hole or craniotomy in a skull of the person. Each module can be divided into two primary units: The Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) and the lead. The IPG is contained inside or on a case and is placed into a burr hole or craniotomy that approximately matches the size of the IPG case and positioned so that the top of the IPG is approximately flush with the outer surface of the skull. The IPG comprises a battery, control circuitry with programmed logic, and a subcutaneous electrode. Th...

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Abstract

A device is described, which provides electrical stimulation to the brain of a person, where the device comprises one or more modules, each module comprising an implantable pulse generator (IPG) and a lead with at least one subcranial electrode, which extends into or near the surface of the brain. Each module's IPG comprises a battery and a subcutaneous electrode. Each module is inserted into a burr hole, and a seal fills the space to minimize electric current flow between the subcutaneous electrode and subcranial electrode.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This application claims the benefit of Provisional Application 62 / 711,915 (Attorney Docket No. 51576-705.101), filed on Jul. 30, 2018, the full disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Electric brain stimulation has been shown to be a potentially effective treatment for a number of brain disorders, including epilepsy, migraine, fibromyalgia, coma, major depression, stroke rehabilitation, and Parkinson's disease, and is also used in electrocorticography and Cortical Stimulation Mapping (CSM). Traditional Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure involving implantation of an Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) placed under the skin near the collarbone. The IPG is battery powered and sends electrical pulses through a lead, which is routed under the skin to an area near the top of the patient's head, where it separates into two leads, each with its own set of electrodes near the tip. The leads...

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IPC IPC(8): A61N1/372A61N1/05A61N1/36A61B5/0478A61B5/00
CPCA61B5/0006A61N1/37223A61N1/0534A61N1/0531A61N1/37235A61N1/36125A61B5/0478A61N1/36175A61N1/0504A61N1/0539A61N1/36171A61B5/291A61N1/3787A61N1/36067A61N1/36064A61N1/36096A61N1/37514A61N1/37518A61N1/3756A61B50/22A61B50/33A61L2/26A61L2202/182A61L2202/24A61B5/293
Inventor PHILLIPS, JAMES WILLIAM
Owner EPIC NEURO INC
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