Securing antennas to wearable articles
US11266841B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q1/38
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of securing an antenna assembly to a wearable article includes positioning a template carrying a first antenna at a desired position on the wearable article worn on a body of a patient. The desired position is in proximity to a wireless tissue stimulator implanted within the body. The method further includes marking a location of the desired position of the template against the wearable article, securing a first attachment feature to the wearable article at a mark located at the desired position, and attaching the antenna assembly to the wearable article at the first attachment feature. The antenna assembly includes a second antenna configured to send a signal carrying electrical energy to the wireless tissue stimulator and a housing carrying the second antenna. The housing includes a second attachment feature configured to engage the first attachment feature for positioning the second antenna adjacent the body.
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