Inspire Medical Systems has been granted a patent for a cuff electrode with an array of electrodes to encircle a nerve, along with methods for its production and application. The method involves positioning electrodes away from the nerve while providing neurostimulation therapy. GlobalData’s report on Inspire Medical Systems gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Inspire Medical Systems, Cardiac activity monitoring wearables was a key innovation area identified from patents. Inspire Medical Systems's grant share as of May 2024 was 29%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Neurostimulation therapy using cuff electrode with array of electrodes

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Inspire Medical Systems Inc

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11975197B2) discloses a method and device for neurostimulation therapy involving a cuff electrode encircling a nerve of a patient. The method includes positioning a first electrode carried by a distal extension of the cuff electrode away from the nerve location, along with a second electrode on the main cuff body. By applying stimulation energy via these electrodes and utilizing a stimulation vector, targeted nerve branches can be captured for effective therapy. The innovation aims to treat conditions such as sleep-disordered breathing by precisely targeting specific nerve branches without encircling them directly.

The cuff electrode described in the patent comprises a main cuff body with re-closable lumens to encircle a nerve, along with a distal extension carrying electrodes. The design allows for the first electrode to be positioned away from the nerve location, enhancing the precision of neurostimulation therapy. The distal extension can take various forms such as a cylindrically-shaped body, providing flexibility in electrode placement for optimal treatment outcomes. With the potential to improve the effectiveness and accuracy of neurostimulation therapy, this patented technology offers a promising solution for conditions like sleep-disordered breathing by targeting specific nerve branches without directly encircling them, thus enhancing patient outcomes.

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