Patent ID: 6611715
Filing Date: 2003-08-26
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
An apparatus for adjunct (add-on) therapy for obesity and compulsive eating disorders by neuromodulating a vagus nerve of a patient, comprising;a) an implantable lead-receiver comprising, circuitry, a secondary coil, and at least one electrode adapted to be in contact with said vagus nerve; b) an ambulatory external stimulator for delivering therapy for obesity and compulsive eating disorders; said external stimulator comprising a power source, circuitry to emit electrical signals, a computer readable medium encoded with at least two pre-determined programs of said electrical signals, and a primary coil; c) a regulation means to adjust said electrical signals delivered from said stimulator to said lead-receiver; d) said primary coil and said secondary coil being capable of forming an electrical connection by inductive coupling, whereby said apparatus delivers therapy for obesity and compulsive eating disorders.