NeuroMetrix Announces Issuance of New U.S. Patent for Quell Wearable Technology

NeuroMetrix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NURO) announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued U.S. Patent No. 9,827,420. The patent covers novel technology that enhances Quell® device usability by improving performance for users that maintain an active lifestyle.

"We are pleased to have received this latest patent, which expands the Quell intellectual property portfolio. The ability to easily and intuitively interact with the Quell device is important to Quell users as daily use is correlated with better results. The technology in this patent helps Quell meet the needs of even the most active users,” said Shai N. Gozani, M.D., Ph.D.

About Quell

Quell is designed for millions of people suffering from chronic pain. The advanced wearable device is lightweight and can be worn during the day while active, and at night while sleeping. It has been cleared by the FDA for treatment of chronic pain without a prescription. In a clinical study, 81% of Quell users reported an improvement in their chronic pain. Quell users can personalize and manage therapy discreetly via the Quell Relief app. Quell also offers advanced health tracking relevant to chronic pain sufferers including pain, sleep, activity, and gait. Quell was the winner of the 2016 SXSW (South by Southwest) Innovation Award for Best Wearable Technology. Quell is available at select healthcare professionals and retailers. Visit QuellRelief.com for more information.

About NeuroMetrix

NeuroMetrix is a commercial stage, innovation driven healthcare company combining neurostimulation and digital medicine to address chronic health conditions including chronic pain, sleep disorders, and diabetes. The company's lead product is Quell, an over-the-counter wearable therapeutic device for chronic pain. Quell is integrated into a digital health platform that helps patients optimize their therapy and decrease the impact of chronic pain on their quality of life. The company also markets DPNCheck®, a rapid point-of-care test for diabetic neuropathy, which is the most common long-term complication of Type 2 diabetes. The company maintains an active research effort. The company is located in Waltham, Massachusetts and was founded as a spinoff from the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology in 1996. For more information, please visit NeuroMetrix.com.

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