Method and apparatus for versatile minimally invasive neuromodulators
US10238872B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37229
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical apparatus for a patient includes an external system configured to transmit one or more transmission signals, each transmission signal having at least power or data. An implantable system is configured to receive the one or more transmission signals from the external system, and the external system includes a first external device with at least one external antenna configured to transmit a first transmission signal to the implantable system. The first transmission signal includes at least power or data, and an external transmitter is configured to drive the at least one external antenna. An external power supply is configured to provide power to at least the external transmitter, and an external controller is configured to control the external transmitter. A first implantable device includes at least one implantable antenna configured to receive the first transmission signal from the first external device. An implantable receiver is configured to receive the first transmission signal from the at least one implantable antenna. At least one implantable functional element is configured to interface with the patient. An implantable controller is configured to control the at le…
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