Apnea treatment device
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1. A device for treating apnea comprising:
- a. electrodes, b. electrical stimulator electrically connected to said electrodes, c. wherein at least one electrode is positioned to cause stimulation of a least one expiratory muscle.
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Abstract
Treatment or control of sleep apnea by achieved using a device or method for stimulation of expiration muscles. Somatic or expiratory muscle stimulation instead of a mask during sleep may regularize breathing. An apnea belt around the thorax may detect respiration by monitoring stretch and provide electrical stimulation to muscles used for expiration.
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1. A device for treating apnea comprising:
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a. electrodes, b. electrical stimulator electrically connected to said electrodes, c. wherein at least one electrode is positioned to cause stimulation of a least one expiratory muscle.
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Current AssigneeRMX, LLC (ASHINC Corp.)
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Original AssigneeRMX, LLC (ASHINC Corp.)
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InventorsPless, Benjamin
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Application NumberUS11/977,087Publication NumberTime in Patent OfficeDaysField of SearchUS Class Current607/42CPC Class CodesA61N 1/3601 of respiratory organs
