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Methods of manufacturing devices for the neurorehabilitation of a patient

  • US 9,415,209 B2
  • Filed: 12/03/2014
  • Issued: 08/16/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A mouthpiece for providing non-invasive neuromodulation to a patient, the mouthpiece comprising:

  • an elongated housing having an anterior region and a posterior region, the elongated housing having (i) a non-planar exterior top surface and (ii) an interpenetrating network of ribs disposed within the housing, at least some of the ribs aligned parallel to a longitudinal axis of the elongate housing and at least some of the ribs aligned perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the elongated housing the interpenetrating network of ribs forming pockets in a posterior region of the elongated housing and elastically responding to biting forces generated by the patient;

    a spacer attached to the top surface of the housing for limiting contact between a patient'"'"'s upper teeth and the exterior top surface of the elongated housing; and

    a printed circuit board mounted to a bottom portion of the elongated housing, the printed circuit board having a plurality of electrodes for delivering subcutaneous local electrical stimulation to the patient'"'"'s tongue.

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