Surface acoustic wave probe implant for predicting epileptic seizures

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8165682
APP PUB NO 20070073150A1
SERIAL NO

11496195

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A system and method for predicting and avoiding a seizure in a patient. The system and method includes use of an implanted surface acoustic wave probe and coupled RF antenna to monitor temperature of the patient's brain, critical changes in the temperature characteristic of a precursor to the seizure. The system can activate an implanted cooling unit which can avoid or minimize a seizure in the patient.

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  • FLINT HILLS SCIENTIFIC, L.L.C.;U CHICAGO ARGONNE LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gopalsami, Nachappa Naperville, US 14 182
Kulikov, Stanislav Sarov, RU 3 137
Osorio, Ivan Leawood, US 225 12105
Raptis, Apostolos C Downers Grove, US 26 378

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