electroCore Expands Intellectual Property Portfolio for Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (nVNS) Technology

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electroCore announces issuance of U.S. patent for nVNS treatment protocol

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• electroCore strengthens its position in non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation with the issuance of a new patent. The patent outlines a treatment paradigm involving a single dose of stimulation for 90-150 seconds, 2-4 times in a 24-hour period.

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ROCKAWAY, N.J., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- electroCore, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECOR), a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine and wellness company, today announced the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent related to a treatment protocol for nVNS.

U.S. Patent No. 11,779,756 entitled “Systems and Methods for Vagal Nerve Stimulation” was issued on October 10, 2023, and is generally related to a preferable treatment paradigm for nVNS that involves applying a single dose of stimulation for about 90 seconds to about 150 seconds, 2-4 times during a 24-hour period.

“Our intellectual property portfolio continues to grow,” stated Dan Goldberger, Chief Executive Officer of electroCore. “This new patent strengthens our position around the application of non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation, and how frequently nVNS may be used by a patient or customer looking for relief.”

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 including potential commercial applications of nVNS and treatment paradigms; 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, including patents related to non-invasive nerve stimulation with mobile devices, 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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ECOR Investor Relations
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What is the new patent issued by electroCore?

The new patent issued by electroCore is related to a treatment protocol for nVNS (non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation).

What does the patent entail?

The patent outlines a treatment paradigm for nVNS that involves applying a single dose of stimulation for about 90 seconds to about 150 seconds, 2-4 times during a 24-hour period.

How does the patent strengthen electroCore's position?

The patent strengthens electroCore's position in the application of non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation, providing additional intellectual property and treatment options for patients and customers seeking relief.