Systems and methods for electrosurgical treatment of obstructive sleep disorders

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20060253117A1
SERIAL NO

11373356

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

See full text

The present invention provides systems and methods for selectively applying electrical energy to a target location within the head and neck of a patient's body, particularly including tissue in the ear, nose and throat. The present invention applies high frequency (RF) electrical energy to one or more electrode terminals in the presence of electrically conductive fluid to remove and/or modify the structure of tissue structures. The present invention is particularly useful for treating sleep obstructive disorders, such as sleep apnea and snoring.

Loading the Abstract Image... loading....

First Claim

See full text

Family

Loading Family data... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddress
ARTHROCARE CORPORATION7500 RIALTO BOULEVARD BUILDING TWO SUITE 100 AUSTIN TX 78735-8532

International Classification(s)

  • [Classification Symbol]
  • [Patents Count]

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Eggers, Philip E Dublin, OH 237 71242
Ellsberry, Maria B Fremont, CA 25 8681
Hovda, David C Mountain View, CA 46 15560
Thapliyal, Hira V Los Altos, CA 186 52242

Cited Art Landscape

Load Citation

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cite Landscape

Load Citation