System for treating sleep disordered breathing

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PATENT NO 8938299
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13130287

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A system is disclosed for applying a treatment therapy for sleep disordered breathing. The system includes a sensing module configured to sense physiologic conditions and an implantable pulse generator in communication with the sensing module and including an automatic therapy manager. The automatic therapy manager operates in a first state to detect sleep indicative behavior, a second state to detect sleep disordered breathing behavior, and a third state to apply a nerve stimulation signal.

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INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC5500 WAYZATA BOULEVARD SUITE 1600 GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55416

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Christopherson, Mark A Shoreview, US 79 14610
Herbert, Timothy P Maple Grove, US 17 513
Ni, Quan Shoreview, US 160 10484
Rondoni, John Plymouth, US 136 2394

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