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App. No. 11/977,087

Apnea treatment device

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App. No.
11/977,087
Abstract

Treatment or control of sleep apnea by achieved using a device or method for stimulation of expiration muscles. Somatic or expiratory muscle stimulation instead of a mask during sleep may regularize breathing. An apnea belt around the thorax may detect respiration by monitoring stretch and provide electrical stimulation to muscles used for expiration.

Claims (4)

1 . A device for treating apnea comprising:

a. electrodes,

b. electrical stimulator electrically connected to said electrodes,

c. wherein at least one electrode is positioned to cause stimulation of a least one expiratory muscle.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 26, 2008
From: PLESS, BENJAMIN DAVID
To: INSPIRATION MEDICAL, INC.
Reel/Frame 021592/0403 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 26, 2008
From: INSPIRATION MEDICAL, INC.
To: RMX, LLC
Reel/Frame 021592/0613 →