DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SELF-POSITIONING OF A STIMULATION DEVICE TO ACTIVATE BROWN ADIPOSE TISSUE DEPOT IN SUPRACLAVICULAR FOSSA REGION

摘要

A mechanical locating tool for self-locating the supraclavicular fossa region of the human body to activate the brown adipose tissue depot therein by referencing at least one of the clavicle, chin, neck and/or sternum. Also, a method for activation of brown adipose tissue depot in a human body by partially implanting a body piercing object proximate a target area of the human body in which the brown adipose tissue depot is located. An electrical stimulation signal is applied to the partially implanted body piercing object to generate an electric field to activate the brown adipose tissue depot The partially implanted body piercing object may also serve as a mechanical locating tool for positioning of a transdermal electrical stimulation patch and/or serve as a conduit for providing a secondary source of electrical stimulation to a target area.

主权项

1. A system for activation of brown adipose tissue depot in a supraclavicular fossa region of a human body, comprising:
a mechanical locating tool for self-locating the supraclavicular fossa region of the human body to activate the brown adipose tissue depot therein by referencing at least one of the clavicle, chin, neck and/or sternum.