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Method of stimulating a Hypoglossal nerve for controlling the position of a patient's tongue

  • US 8,428,725 B2
  • Filed: 10/02/2009
  • Issued: 04/23/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/09/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling a position of a patient'"'"'s tongue, the method comprising:

  • implanting an electrode having a plurality of contacts, the plurality of contacts being proximate a Hypoglossal nerve;

    implanting an implantable pulse generator (IPG), the IPG being electronically coupled to the electrode;

    programming the IPG, independent of respiration, to deliver at least two electric signals to the plurality of contacts; and

    applying the at least two electric signals via the plurality of contacts to at least two targeted motor efferent groups located within the Hypoglossal nerve to stimulate at least two muscles of the tongue,wherein applying the at least two electric signals includes driving each contact by their own independent current source.

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