APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
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Abstract
An implantable neurostimulator for treating obstructive sleep apnea comprises an implant configured to at least partially surround a Hypoglossal nerve (HGN) and a plurality of electrodes each attached to the implant. Each electrode configured to contact the HGN and electrically stimulate one or more regions or groups of the HGN.
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78 Claims
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45. An implantable neurostimulator for treating obstructive sleep apnea comprising:
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an implant configured to at least partially surround a Hypoglossal nerve (HGN); a plurality of electrodes each attached to the implant and each configured to contact the HGN and electrically stimulate one or more regions or groups of the HGN. - View Dependent Claims (46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58)
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59. An implantable neurostimulator system for treating obstructive sleep apnea, comprising:
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an implant having a top and a bottom layer, the bottom layer serving as an attachment mechanism such that the bottom layer of the implant is coupled to and at least partially surrounds the Hypoglossal nerve (HGN) and attaches to the top layer of the implant; a printed circuit board (PCB) attached to the top layer of the implant, the PCB having a first and a second opposing sides; a neural interface attached to the PCB; a core subsystem (CSS) attached to the first side of the PCB and electrically connected to the neural interface; a radio frequency (RF) interface attached to the PCB and electrically connected to the CSS; and an external programmable controller configured to power and control the implant. - View Dependent Claims (60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78)
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