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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 06, 2022
Filed:
Mar. 08, 2019
Endostim, Inc., Dallas, TX (US);
Virender K. Sharma, Paradise Valley, AZ (US);
Edy Sofer, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Paul V. Goode, Round Rock, TX (US);
Bevil Hogg, Murrieta, CA (US);
Shai Policker, Tenafly, NJ (US);
Matthew Joseph Gani, Seattle, WA (US);
Jay Miazga, Seattle, WA (US);
Kaila Raby, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Other;
Abstract
The present specification discloses devices and methodologies for the treatment of GERD. Individuals with GERD may be treated by implanting a stimulation device within the patient's lower esophageal sphincter and applying electrical stimulation to the patient's lower esophageal sphincter, in accordance with certain predefined protocols. The presently disclosed devices have a simplified design because they do not require sensing systems capable of sensing when a person is engaged in a wet swallow, have improved energy storage requirements, enable improved LES function while concurrently delivering additional health benefits, and enable improved LES function post stimulation termination.