Methods and apparatus for effectuating a lasting change in a neural-function of a patient

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8065012
APP PUB NO 20080161881A1
SERIAL NO

11834650

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Disclosed are several apparatuses and methods for applying intracranial electrical stimulation to treat or enhance the neural function of the patient. In accordance with the invention, intracranial electrical stimulation can be administered to treat brain damage, brain disease, and/or brain disorders. Additionally the intracranial electrical stimulation can be applied to a normal healthy brain to enhance neural-function or control sensory functions. The electrical stimulation site(s) of the brain are located where neuroplasticity is occurring, expected to occur, or in a region where neuroplasticity is not occurring. The intracranial stimulation is expected to produce a lasting effect on the intended neural activity by applying subthreshold stimulation to the increasing the resting membrane potential of the neurons at the stimulation site.

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ADVANCED NEUROMODULATION SYSTEMS INC6901 PRESTON ROAD PLANO TX 75024

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Balzer, Jeffrey Allison Park, US 35 4498
Firlik, Andrew D New Canaan, US 42 5361
Firlik, Katrina S New Canaan, US 13 649
Gliner, Bradford Evan Sammamish, US 92 10363
Levy, Alan J Bellevue, US 33 4001
Morgan, Carlton B Bainbridge Island, US 58 6091

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