Patent ID: 8224451
Filing Date: 2012-07-17
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: implanting a distal portion of a first stimulating member at a site located to the right of a midline of a patient such that said distal portion of said first stimulating member is in communication with a first stimulation site located within the head or neck of said patient; implanting a distal portion of a second stimulating member at a site located to the left of said midline such that said distal portion of said second stimulating member is in communication with a second stimulation site located within the head or neck of said patient; forming a first loop of at least 360 degrees with a proximal portion of said first stimulating member at a site located to the right of said midline; forming a second loop of at least 360 degrees with a proximal portion of said second stimulating member at a site located to the left of said midline; securing each of said loops to tissue with at least one securing device; and coupling proximal ends of said first and second stimulating members to at least one stimulator.