Adjustable antenna system to communicate with an implantable medical device and method for using same
US10777880B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B1/40
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An antenna system and method is provided for communicating with a medical device implanted in a patient. Upper and lower shells join to form an antenna tunnel there between. At least one of the upper or lower shells includes an opening along an edge thereof to form a passage to the antenna tunnel. The upper shell includes an outer patient engaging surface configured to abut against the patient. An antenna assembly includes a substrate and an inductive RF antenna provided on the substrate. The antenna assembly is movable within the antenna tunnel. The substrate includes a stem projecting through the passage. A handle is joined to the stem and is located outside of the antenna tunnel. The antenna assembly is movable within the antenna tunnel in response to adjustment of the handle relative to the upper and lower shells. An electronics circuit is electrically coupled to the antenna and is configured to transmit and receive inductive RF signals to and from the medical device implanted in a patient.
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