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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 2021
Filed:
Apr. 10, 2020
Spark Biomedical, Inc., Friendswood, TX (US);
Navid Khodaparast, Dallas, TX (US);
Alejandro Covalin, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Spark Biomedical, Inc., Friendswood, TX (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for reducing pulmonary inflammation and/or increasing bronchial compliance in a patient utilize transcutaneous stimulation of neural structures in a region of an ear of a patient delivered by an auricular stimulation device having an in-ear component with a first electrode disposed in a patient's ear and an earpiece component with a second electrode placed around the auricle. A pulse generator may control delivery of therapy by delivering both a first series of stimulation pulses to the first electrode for stimulating a first neural structure(s) and a second series of stimulation pulses to the second electrode for stimulating second neural structure(s). The first and second electrodes are in non-piercing contact with tissue on and/or surrounding the ear. The systems and methods may be used to treat viral or bacteria infections, such as SARS, MERS, or COVID-19.