Methods and Devices for Treating Hypertension

• US 20140180181A1
• Filed: 02/27/2014
• Published: 06/26/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 10/19/2011
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Sympara Medical, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Sympara Medical, Inc.
• Inventors: von Oepen, Randolf, Ehrenreich, Kevin Joe, McCrystle, Kelly Justin
• Application Number:
  US14/192,582
• Publication Number:
  US 20140180181A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 601/47
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0196 automatically adjusted according to anthropometric data of the user
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0207 heated
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1609 Neck
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1614 Shoulder, e.g. for neck stretching
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/165 Wearable interfaces
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5007 computer controlled
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5015 using specific interfaces or standards, e.g. USB, serial, parallel
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5028 Contact activation, i.e. activated at contact with a surface of the user to be treated
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5035 Several programs selectable
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5038 freely programmable by the user
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5041 control is restricted to certain individuals
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5043 Displays
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5058 Sensors or detectors
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5084 Acceleration sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5092 Optical sensor
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5097 wireless
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/045 used as a control parameter for the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/065 used as a control parameter for the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/208 used as a control parameter for the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/305 used as a control parameter for the apparatus A61H2230/045 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/505 : used as a control parameter for the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/705 : used as a control parameter for the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/02 : with electric or magnetic drive
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/0236 : using sonic waves, e.g. using loudspeakers
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/0245 : with ultrasonic transducers, e.g. piezoelectric
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/04 : with hydraulic or pneumatic drive hydraulic or Pneumatic massages, A61H9/00; underwater massages, A61H33/00

Abstract

Devices, systems and methods are described which control blood pressure and nervous system activity by stimulating baroreceptors. By selectively and controllably activating baroreceptors and/or nerves, the present invention reduces blood pressure and alters the sympathetic nervous system; thereby minimizing deleterious effects on the heart, vasculature and other organs and tissues. A baroreceptor activation device or other sensory activation device is positioned near a dermal bone to provide the treatment.

Claims

1. A device for treating hypertension, comprising:

a housing, the housing having a proximal surface and a distal surface, wherein the housing further includes a mounting system, the mounting system including a first member and a second member, the first member associated with the housing and the second member configured to be received by tissue; and

a driver assembly coupled to the housing.

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the second member includes a first surface and a second surface and one of the surfaces includes an adhesive.

3. The device according to claim 2, wherein the second member is configured to be placed over the clavicle of a user.

4. The device according to claim 1, further comprising an electronics module.

5. The device according to claim 4, wherein the electronics module further includes a wireless communication chip.

6. The device according to claim 4, further including a memory chip.

7. The device according to claim 1, wherein the driver assembly is a haptic transducer.

8. The device according to claim 1, wherein the driver assembly is a magnetic speaker.

9. The device according to claim 1, further including an energy source disposed within the housing.

10. The device according to claim 9, wherein the energy source is removable.

11. The device according to claim 9, wherein the energy source is rechargeable.

12. The device according to claim 11, wherein the energy source is rechargeable through a non-contact charger.

13. A device for imparting energy to a patient, comprising:

a housing, the housing having a first surface and a second surface, the surfaces defining a volume therebetween, wherein the housing further includes a mounting system, the mounting system including a first member and a second member, the first member associated with the housing and the second member configured to be received by tissue;

a driver assembly disposed within the volume of the housing;

an energy source coupled to the driver assembly; and

an electronics module coupled to the driver assembly and the energy source.

14. The device according to claim 13, wherein the electronics module further includes a wireless communication module.

15. The device according to claim 14, further including a computing device, the computing device configured to run a program.

16. The device according to claim 15, wherein the computing device is in wireless communication with the electronics module and the program running on the computing device controls the electronics module to activate or deactivate the driver assembly.

17. A method of providing therapy, the method comprising:

applying a therapy applying device to a collar bone of a patient; and

activating a driver assembly within the therapy applying device.

18. The method according to claim 17, wherein the driver assembly is a speaker.

19. The method according to claim 17, wherein the driver assembly is a haptic transducer.

20. The method according to claim 17, wherein the driver assembly produces a signal within the range of 0.1 Hz and 20,000 Hz.

21. The method according to claim 19, wherein the driver assembly is activated by said program at pre-programmed times.