Patents Assigned to Lawwrence Livermore National Security, LLC
  • System for controlling apnea
    Patent number: 9022032
    Abstract: An implanted stimulation device or air control device are activated by an external radar-like sensor for controlling apnea. The radar-like sensor senses the closure of the air flow cavity, and associated control circuitry signals (1) a stimulator to cause muscles to open the air passage way that is closing or closed or (2) an air control device to open the air passage way that is closing or closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Lawwrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventor: John F. Holzrichter