"Ultrasonic Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulator" in Patent Application Approval Process (USPTO 20240342510).

A patent application for an "Ultrasonic Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulator" has been filed by inventors from NeurGear in Rochester, New York. The device aims to stimulate the vagus nerve non-invasively using ultrasound energy directed at the auricular branch of the nerve. This method is intended to be effective, easy to use, and comfortable for the user, providing a potential alternative to traditional vagus nerve stimulation techniques involving implanted devices. The patent application outlines the design and functionality of the headset apparatus for vagus nerve stimulation using ultrasound technology. [Extracted from the article]

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