Patents by Inventor Joerg Sebastien STEIER

Joerg Sebastien STEIER has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF SNORING AND SLEEP APNOEA
    Publication number: 20210260369
    Abstract: A portable, battery powered apparatus (10) generates an electrical signal between electrodes (15a, 15b) to be applied to the skin of a patient for reduction or prevention of snoring or obstructive sleep apnoea. The signal comprises electrical stimulation at a frequency of 1-100 Hz and the signal comprises a stimulation free period of at least 0.5 seconds every 20 seconds, avoiding muscle fatigue when used for long periods, e.g. overnight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventor: Joerg Sebastien STEIER
  • Apparatus for treatment of snoring and sleep apnoea
    Patent number: 11033738
    Abstract: A portable, battery powered apparatus (10) generates an electrical signal between electrodes (15a, 15b) to be applied to the skin of a patient for reduction or prevention of snoring or obstructive sleep apnoea. The signal comprises electrical stimulation at a frequency of 1-100 Hz and the signal comprises a stimulation free period of at least 0.5 seconds every 20 seconds, avoiding muscle fatigue when used for long periods, e.g. overnight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignees: KING'S COLLEGE LONDON, GUY'S AND ST. THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
    Inventor: Joerg Sebastien Steier
  • APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF SNORING AND SLEEP APNOEA
    Publication number: 20170368337
    Abstract: A portable, battery powered apparatus (10) generates an electrical signal between electrodes (15a, 15b) to be applied to the skin of a patient for reduction or prevention of snoring or obstructive sleep apnoea. The signal comprises electrical stimulation at a frequency of 1-100 Hz and the signal comprises a stimulation free period of at least 0.5 seconds every 20 seconds, avoiding muscle fatigue when used for long periods, e.g. overnight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Joerg Sebastien STEIER