Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Methods, devices and systems for treating insomnia by inducing frontal cerebral hypothermia
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Application No.: US13019477Application Date: 2011-02-02
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Publication No.: US08425583B2Publication Date: 2013-04-23
- Inventor: Eric A. Nofzinger
- Applicant: Eric A. Nofzinger
- Applicant Address: US PA Pittsburgh
- Assignee: University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
- Current Assignee: University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
- Current Assignee Address: US PA Pittsburgh
- Agency: Shay Glenn LLP
- Main IPC: A61F7/00
- IPC: A61F7/00 ; A61F7/02
Abstract:
Method, systems and devices for treating insomnia by non-invasive hypothermic treatment are described. In general, these devices, systems and method enable cooling of the frontal cortex prior to and/or during sleep to enhance sleep, which may be particularly beneficial to treat insomnia.
Public/Granted literature
- US20110125238A1 METHODS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING INSOMNIA BY INDUCING FRONTAL CEREBRAL HYPOTHERMIA Public/Granted day:2011-05-26
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