electroCore Expands Intellectual Property Portfolio

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electroCore, Inc. (ECOR) has been granted two new U.S. patents related to its non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) technology by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patents focus on stimulating nerves using a mobile device and treating central nervous system disorders like PTSD, fibromyalgia, anxiety, and TBI with electrical impulses. This development showcases the company's commitment to innovation and advancing bioelectronic medicine.

electroCore Granted Two New U.S. Patents

ROCKAWAY, N.J., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- electroCore, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECOR), a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine and wellness company, today announced that it has received patent issue notifications from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The two patents were issued on April 2, 2024, and relate to electroCore’s non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) technology:

• US Patent No. 11,944,815 entitled “Non-Invasive Nerve Stimulation with Mobile Device” generally relates to a system for transcutaneously stimulating a nerve in a patient that includes a downloadable software application configured to wirelessly transmit a therapy regimen to a stimulator. The therapy regimen comprises generating an electrical signal for approximately 5 minutes to 30 minutes.
  
• US Patent No. 11,944,807 entitled “Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Treating Central Nervous System Disorders” generally relates to methods for treating central nervous disorders, such as PTSD, fibromyalgia, anxiety and TBI by applying electrical impulses to the vagus nerve according to a stimulation protocol that includes at least two doses each day. The electrical impulses are bursts of 2 to 20 sinusoidal pulses.
  

About electroCore, Inc.
electroCore, Inc. is a commercial stage bioelectronic medicine and wellness company dedicated to improving health through its non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (“nVNS”) technology platform. Our focus is the commercialization of medical devices for the management and treatment of certain medical conditions and consumer product offerings utilizing nVNS to promote general wellbeing and human performance in the United States and select overseas markets.

For more information, visit www.electrocore.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and other written and oral statements made by representatives of electroCore may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about electroCore's business prospects and clinical and product development plans; its pipeline or potential markets for its technologies; the timing, outcome and impact of regulatory, clinical and commercial developments; the issuance of U.S. and international patents providing expanded IP coverage; the possibility of future business models, the potential of nVNS generally and gammaCore in particular and other statements that are not historical in nature, particularly those that utilize terminology such as "anticipates," "expects," "believes," "intends," other words of similar meaning, derivations of such words and the use of future dates. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the ability to obtain additional financing necessary to continue electroCore's business, sales and marketing and product development plans, the uncertainties inherent in the development of new products or technologies, the ability to successfully commercialize gammaCore™, competition in the industry in which electroCore operates and general market conditions. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and electroCore undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Investors should refer to all information set forth in this document and should also refer to the disclosure of risk factors set forth in the reports and other documents electroCore files with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov.

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FAQ

What is the ticker symbol for electroCore, Inc.?

The ticker symbol for electroCore, Inc. is ECOR.

What do the newly granted U.S. patents by electroCore focus on?

The two new U.S. patents granted to electroCore focus on its non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) technology, specifically related to stimulating nerves using a mobile device and treating central nervous system disorders like PTSD, fibromyalgia, anxiety, and TBI with electrical impulses.

When were the two patents issued to electroCore by the USPTO?

The two patents were issued to electroCore on April 2, 2024, by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

What is the therapy regimen mentioned in the first patent granted to electroCore?

The therapy regimen mentioned in the first patent involves generating an electrical signal for approximately 5 minutes to 30 minutes for transcutaneously stimulating a nerve in a patient using a downloadable software application configured to wirelessly transmit the regimen to a stimulator.

How does the second patent granted to electroCore contribute to treating central nervous system disorders?

The second patent focuses on treating central nervous system disorders like PTSD, fibromyalgia, anxiety, and TBI by applying electrical impulses to the vagus nerve according to a stimulation protocol that includes at least two doses each day, comprising bursts of 2 to 20 sinusoidal pulses.