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An apparatus and method for adjunct (add-on) therapy of painful syndromes comprises an implantable lead-receiver, an external stimulator having controlling circuitry and a power source, and an coil to inductively couple the stimulator to the lead-receiver. The external patch contains means for compe

An apparatus and method for adjunct (add-on) therapy of painful syndromes comprises an implantable lead-receiver, an external stimulator having controlling circuitry and a power source, and an coil to inductively couple the stimulator to the lead-receiver. The external patch contains means for compensating for the change in axis of external transmitting and internal receiving coils. The external stimulator emits electrical pulses to stimulate a cranial nerve such as the left vagus nerve according to a predetermined program. The pre-determined programs include both short term and long term stimulation.

대표청구항 ▼

[What is claimed is:] [1.]a) an implantable lead-receiver comprising at least one electrode capable of stimulating the vagus nerve and a secondary coil;b) an external stimulator comprising a power source, circuitry to emit electrical signals, at least two predetermined programs to control said elect

[What is claimed is:] [1.]a) an implantable lead-receiver comprising at least one electrode capable of stimulating the vagus nerve and a secondary coil;b) an external stimulator comprising a power source, circuitry to emit electrical signals, at least two predetermined programs to control said electrical signals and a primary coil;c) said primary coil of said external stimulator and said secondary coil of said implantable lead-receiver being capable of forming an electrical connection by inductive coupling;whereby said external stimulator is capable of controlling the stimulation of said vagus nerve.