Pressure sensing implant
US10638955B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/168
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an implant and method of making an implant. The implant having a housing that defines a cavity. The housing includes a sensor comprising a base attached to a diaphragm wherein said base may be positioned within said cavity. The sensor may be a capacitive pressure sensor. The diaphragm may be connected to the housing to hermetically seal said housing. The sensor may include electrical contacts positioned on the diaphragm. The base may define a capacitive gap and a vent wherein the electrodes may be positioned within said capacitive gap such that at least a portion of the electrical contacts extend through the vent. The implant may include a coil in electric communication with the sensor, said coil may be positioned within said housing. A printed circuit board having at least one component may be attached to the floating base.
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