Consider that Phil Ehlinger, Jr. reportedly discovered that he could cure the hiccups by use of natural galvanic action to create a bio-electric stimulation that instantly stops the distressing spasms. The sub-sensory treatment “re-sets‿ the causal Vagus and Phrenetic nerves to interrupt the Hiccup Reflex Arc. Ehlinger was awarded a United States Patent (#7,062,320) for a "Device for the Treatment of Hiccup" on June 13, 2006 after 3 years and several reviews. Ehlinger has formed a corporation and plans to release the device in 2006.