Airway feedback measurement system responsive to detected inspiration and obstructive apnea event
First Claim
Patent Images
1. An apparatus comprising:
- a. first means for detecting inspiration;
b. second means for detecting an obstructive apnea event; and
,c. means responsively coupled to said first detecting means and said second detecting means for generating a signal to stimulate muscles of an upper airway whenever said first detecting means detects inspiration and said second detecting means detects an obstructive apnea event.
2 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
An improved apparatus for and method of providing feedback to an implantable pulse generator to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Sensors monitor the electrical activity associated with contractions of the diaphragm. The pressure within the thorax and the upper airway are also measured. Whenever electrical activity of the diaphragm suggests that an inspiration cycle is in progress and the pressure sensors show an abnormal pressure differential across the airway, the presence of obstructive sleep apenea is assumed and electrical stimulation is applied to the musculature of the upper airway.
248 Citations
5 Claims
-
1. An apparatus comprising:
-
a. first means for detecting inspiration; b. second means for detecting an obstructive apnea event; and
,c. means responsively coupled to said first detecting means and said second detecting means for generating a signal to stimulate muscles of an upper airway whenever said first detecting means detects inspiration and said second detecting means detects an obstructive apnea event. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
-
Specification
-
- Resources
Litigation Campaign Assessment
Thank you for your request. You will receive a custom alert email when the Litigation Campaign Assessment is available.
×
-
Current AssigneeMedtronic Incorporated (Medtronic Plc)
-
Original AssigneeMedtronic Incorporated (Medtronic Plc)
-
InventorsMarkowitz, H. Toby, Kallok, Michael J.
-
Primary Examiner(s)Howell, Kyle L.
-
Assistant Examiner(s)SCHAETZLE, KENNEDY
-
Application NumberUS07/706,165Time in Patent Office581 DaysField of Search128/419 G, 128/419 R, 128/716, 128/721, 128/28, 128/200.24, 128/204.23, 128/733, 128/724, 128/421US Class Current607/42CPC Class CodesA61N 1/3601 of respiratory organs
