公开(公告)号：US10940033B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-09

申请号：US15793905

申请日：2017-10-25

Applicant: Valencia Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Jeffrey H. Greiner ,  David K. L. Peterson ,  Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Stacy O. Greiner

IPC: A61F5/41 ,  A61H39/00 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61N1/18 ,  A61N1/378

Abstract: An exemplary method treating an erectile dysfunction condition in a patient includes 1) generating, by an electroacupuncture device implanted beneath a skin surface of the patient, stimulation sessions at a duty cycle that is less than 0.05, and 2) applying, by the electroacupuncture device in accordance with the duty cycle, the stimulation sessions to a target tissue location within the patient by way of an electrode array located within the patient at an acupoint corresponding to the target tissue location.

公开(公告)号：US20180200143A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-19

申请号：US15918781

申请日：2018-03-12

Applicant: Valencia Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Jeffrey H. Greiner ,  David K. L. Peterson ,  Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Stacy O. Greiner

IPC: A61H39/00 ,  A61N1/378 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61F5/00 ,  A61N1/36

CPC classification number: A61H39/002 ,  A61F5/0026 ,  A61H2201/50 ,  A61H2201/5005 ,  A61H2201/5038 ,  A61H2201/5097 ,  A61N1/36085 ,  A61N1/36117 ,  A61N1/36125 ,  A61N1/36153 ,  A61N1/36157 ,  A61N1/36175 ,  A61N1/37205 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/3756 ,  A61N1/3758 ,  A61N1/3782 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: An exemplary method includes generating, by an electroacupuncture device implanted beneath a skin surface of a patient, stimulation sessions at a duty cycle that is less than 0.05, and applying, by the electroacupuncture device in accordance with the duty cycle, the stimulation sessions to a location within the patient. A primary battery located within the electroacupuncture device and having an internal impedance greater than 5 ohms is configured to provide operating power to pulse generation circuitry within the electroacupuncture device.

公开(公告)号：US20180021566A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15700013

申请日：2017-09-08

Applicant: Valencia Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Jeffrey H. Greiner ,  David K. L. Peterson ,  Chuladatta Thenuwara

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61H39/00 ,  A61N1/378

CPC classification number: A61N1/0504 ,  A61H39/002 ,  A61H2201/5005 ,  A61H2201/5035 ,  A61H2201/5038 ,  A61H2201/5097 ,  A61N1/3605 ,  A61N1/36117 ,  A61N1/36125 ,  A61N1/36175 ,  A61N1/37205 ,  A61N1/3756 ,  A61N1/3758 ,  A61N1/3782 ,  Y10S128/907

Abstract: An electroacupuncture device for treating hypertension in a patient includes 1) a housing configured to be implanted beneath a skin surface of the patient at an acupoint corresponding to a target tissue location within the patient, the acupoint comprising at least one of PC5, PC6, ST36, and ST37, 2) a central electrode of a first polarity and centrally located and substantially planar on a first surface of the housing, 3) an annular electrode of a second polarity and that surrounds the central electrode on the first surface of the housing, the annular electrode being spaced apart from the central electrode, and 4) pulse generation circuitry located within the housing and electrically coupled to the annular and central electrodes.

公开(公告)号：US09827421B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US14811633

申请日：2015-07-28

Applicant: Valencia Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Jeffrey H. Greiner ,  David K. L. Peterson ,  Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Stacy Greiner Chambliss

IPC: A61N1/00 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/378

CPC classification number: A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/36125 ,  A61N1/36175 ,  A61N1/37205 ,  A61N1/37223 ,  A61N1/3756 ,  A61N1/3758 ,  A61N1/3782 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: An exemplary method of treating a chronic low back pain condition in a patient includes 1) generating, by an electroacupuncture device implanted beneath a skin surface of the patient at at least one of acupoints BL22, BL23, BL24, BL25, and BL26 within the patient, stimulation sessions at a duty cycle that is less than 0.05, wherein the duty cycle is a ratio of T3 to T4 and each stimulation session included in the stimulation sessions has a duration of T3 minutes and occurs at a rate of once every T4 minutes, and 2) applying, by the electroacupuncture device, the stimulation sessions to the target tissue location in accordance with the duty cycle.

公开(公告)号：US20170202738A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-20

申请号：US15421267

申请日：2017-01-31

Applicant: Valencia Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Jeffrey H. Greiner ,  David K. L. Peterson ,  Chuladatta Thenuwara

IPC: A61H39/00 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61N1/36

CPC classification number: A61H39/002 ,  A61H39/00 ,  A61H2201/01 ,  A61N1/3606 ,  A61N1/36114 ,  A61N1/36117 ,  A61N1/36125 ,  A61N1/36153 ,  A61N1/36157 ,  A61N1/36175 ,  A61N1/37205 ,  A61N1/37223 ,  A61N1/3756 ,  A61N1/3782 ,  A61N1/3787 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An exemplary method treating a cardiovascular disease in a patient includes 1) generating, by an electroacupuncture device implanted beneath a skin surface of the patient, stimulation sessions at a duty cycle that is less than 0.05, and 2) applying, by the electroacupuncture device in accordance with the duty cycle, the stimulation sessions to a median nerve of the patient by way of an electrode array located within the patient at an acupoint corresponding to the median nerve.

公开(公告)号：US09566213B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US14859098

申请日：2015-09-18

Applicant: Valencia Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Jeffrey H. Greiner ,  David K. L. Peterson ,  Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Stacy Greiner Chambliss

IPC: A61N1/375 ,  A61H39/00 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61F5/00 ,  A61N1/378

CPC classification number: A61H39/002 ,  A61F5/0026 ,  A61H2201/50 ,  A61H2201/5005 ,  A61H2201/5038 ,  A61H2201/5097 ,  A61N1/36085 ,  A61N1/36117 ,  A61N1/36125 ,  A61N1/36153 ,  A61N1/36157 ,  A61N1/36175 ,  A61N1/37205 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/3756 ,  A61N1/3758 ,  A61N1/3782 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: An exemplary method of treating obesity or dyslipidemia of a patient includes 1) generating, by an electroacupuncture device implanted beneath a skin surface of the patient at an acupoint corresponding to at least one of a saphenous nerve and a peroneal nerve of the patient, stimulation sessions at a duty cycle that is less than 0.05, and 2) applying, by the electroacupuncture device in accordance with the duty cycle, the stimulation sessions to at least one of the saphenous nerve and the peroneal nerve by way of a central electrode and an annular electrode located on a housing of the electroacupuncture device.

Abstract translation: 一种治疗患者肥胖或血脂异常的示例性方法包括：通过植入患者皮肤表面下方的针刺装置产生对应于患者的隐神经和腓神经中的至少一个的穴位，刺激会话 在小于0.05的占空比下，以及2）通过电针装置根据占空比将刺激会话通过中心电极和环形的至少一个隐神经和腓神经施加 电极位于电针装置的壳体上。

公开(公告)号：US09364390B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US13736039

申请日：2013-01-07

Applicant: Valencia Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Jeffrey H. Greiner ,  David K. L. Peterson ,  Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Stacy O. Greiner

IPC: A61N1/375 ,  A61H39/00 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61N1/00 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/32 ,  A61N1/378

CPC classification number: A61H39/002 ,  A61H2201/01 ,  A61H2201/5005 ,  A61H2201/5038 ,  A61N1/32 ,  A61N1/36085 ,  A61N1/36089 ,  A61N1/36125 ,  A61N1/36153 ,  A61N1/36157 ,  A61N1/36175 ,  A61N1/37205 ,  A61N1/3756 ,  A61N1/3758 ,  A61N1/3782 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: An implantable electroacupuncture device (IEAD) treats obese conditions of a patient through application of stimulation pulses applied at acupoints SP4, LR8 or ST40, or their underlying nerves saphenous and peroneal. The IEAD comprises an implantable, coin-sized, self-contained, leadless electroacupuncture device having at least two electrodes attached to an outside surface of its housing. The device generates stimulation pulses in accordance with a specified stimulation regimen. Power management circuitry within the device allows a primary battery, having a high internal impedance, to be used to power the device. The stimulation regimen generates stimulation pulses during a stimulation session of duration T3 minutes applied every T4 minutes. The duty cycle, or ratio T3/T4, is very low, no greater than 0.05. The low duty cycle and careful power management allow the IEAD to perform its intended function for several years.

Abstract translation: 可植入电针装置（IEAD）通过施加在穴位SP4，LR8或ST40上施加的刺激脉冲或其潜伏的隐神经和腓神经来治疗患者的肥胖状况。 IEAD包括可植入的硬币大小的独立的无引线电针装置，其具有附接到其外壳的外表面的至少两个电极。 该设备根据指定的刺激方案产生刺激脉冲。 设备内的电源管理电路允许使用具有高内部阻抗的一次电池为设备供电。 刺激方案在每T4分钟施用持续时间T3分钟的刺激期间产生刺激脉冲。 占空比或比例T3 / T4非常低，不大于0.05。 低占空比和仔细的电源管理允许IEAD执行其预期功能几年。

公开(公告)号：US09078801B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-14

申请号：US13784573

申请日：2013-03-04

Applicant: Valencia Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Jeffrey H. Greiner ,  David K. L. Peterson ,  Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Stacy O. Greiner

IPC: A61N1/00 ,  A61H39/00 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61N1/362 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/18 ,  A61N1/378

CPC classification number: A61F5/41 ,  A61F2005/418 ,  A61H39/002 ,  A61H2201/5005 ,  A61H2201/5038 ,  A61H2201/5097 ,  A61H2205/087 ,  A61N1/18 ,  A61N1/36107 ,  A61N1/36125 ,  A61N1/36153 ,  A61N1/36157 ,  A61N1/36175 ,  A61N1/362 ,  A61N1/37205 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/3756 ,  A61N1/3758 ,  A61N1/3782 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An implantable electroacupuncture device (IEAD) treats an erectile dysfunction condition of a patient through application of stimulation pulses applied at a target tissue location underlying, or in the vicinity of, at least one of acupoints BL52, BL23 or GV4. The IEAD comprises an implantable, coin-sized, self-contained, leadless electroacupuncture device having at least two electrodes attached to an outside surface of its housing. The device generates stimulation pulses in accordance with a specified stimulation regimen. Power management circuitry within the device allows a primary battery, having a high internal impedance, to be used to power the device. The stimulation regimen generates stimulation pulses during a stimulation session of duration T3 minutes applied every T4 minutes. The duty cycle, or ratio T3/T4, is very low, no greater than 0.05. The low duty cycle and careful power management allow the IEAD to perform its intended function for several years.

Abstract translation: 可植入电针装置（IEAD）通过施加施加在穴位BL52，BL23或GV4中的至少一个穴位下方或附近的目标组织位置处的刺激脉冲来治疗患者的勃起功能障碍状况。 IEAD包括可植入的硬币大小的独立的无引线电针装置，其具有附接到其外壳的外表面的至少两个电极。 该设备根据指定的刺激方案产生刺激脉冲。 设备内的电源管理电路允许使用具有高内部阻抗的一次电池为设备供电。 刺激方案在每T4分钟施用持续时间T3分钟的刺激期间产生刺激脉冲。 占空比或比例T3 / T4非常低，不大于0.05。 低占空比和仔细的电源管理允许IEAD执行其预期功能几年。

公开(公告)号：US20140214117A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US13630322

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: VALENCIA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Jeffrey H. Greiner ,  David K. L. Peterson ,  Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Stacy O. Greiner

IPC: A61N1/36

CPC classification number: A61H39/002 ,  A61N1/36096 ,  A61N1/36117 ,  A61N1/36125 ,  A61N1/36175 ,  A61N1/37205 ,  A61N1/3756 ,  A61N1/3782 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An implantable electroacupuncture device (IEAD) treats depression, bipolar disorder or Anxiety through application of stimulation pulses applied at acupoints GV20 and/or EXHN3. The IEAD comprises an implantable, coin-sized, self-contained, leadless electroacupuncture device having at least two electrodes attached to an outside surface of its housing. The device generates stimulation pulses in accordance with a specified stimulation regimen. Power management circuitry within the device allows a primary battery, having a high internal impedance, to be used to power the device. The stimulation regimen generates stimulation pulses during a stimulation session of duration T3 minutes applied every T4 minutes. The duty cycle, or ratio T3/T4, is very low, no greater than 0.05. The low duty cycle and careful power management allow the IEAD to perform its intended function for several years.

Abstract translation: 可植入电针装置（IEAD）通过施加在穴位GV20和/或EXHN3处施加的刺激脉冲来治疗抑郁症，双相情感障碍或焦虑症。 IEAD包括可植入的硬币大小的独立的无引线电针装置，其具有附接到其外壳的外表面的至少两个电极。 该设备根据指定的刺激方案产生刺激脉冲。 设备内的电源管理电路允许使用具有高内部阻抗的一次电池为设备供电。 刺激方案在每T4分钟施用持续时间T3分钟的刺激期间产生刺激脉冲。 占空比或比例T3 / T4非常低，不大于0.05。 低占空比和仔细的电源管理允许IEAD执行其预期功能几年。

公开(公告)号：US10792219B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-06

申请号：US16394932

申请日：2019-04-25

Applicant: Valencia Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Jeffrey H. Greiner ,  David K. L. Peterson ,  Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Stacy O. Greiner

IPC: A61N1/36 ,  A61H39/00 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61N1/378 ,  A61F5/00

Abstract: A method comprises generating, by an implantable stimulator, stimulation sessions at a duty cycle that is less than 0.05 and applying, by the implantable stimulator in accordance with the duty cycle, the stimulation sessions to a patient. The duty cycle is a ratio of T3 to T4. Each stimulation session included in the stimulation sessions has a duration of T3 minutes and occurs at a rate of once every T4 minutes. The implantable stimulator is powered by a primary battery located within the implantable stimulator and having an internal impedance greater than 5 ohms.