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Implantable magnet arrangements

US11883662B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims

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Assignee

Cochlear Limited · AU

Inventors

Marcus Andersson · Jönköping, SE
Daniel Smyth · Chatswood, AU
Fysh Dadd · Chatswood, AU
Kristien Johanna Maria Verhoeven · Mechelen, BE
Claudiu Treaba · Forbes, AU
Jonathon Kirk · Sydney, AU
Charles Roger Aaron Leigh · Hornsby, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 14, 2020
Grant date	Jan 30, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 8, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04R2225/67
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Presented herein are magnet arrangements for use with encapsulated implantable components. An implantable component comprises an implant body and a plurality of wire loops forming an internal coil that are encapsulated in a biocompatible overmolding. The implantable component also comprises a bone fixture positioned proximate to the plurality of wire loops and an implantable magnet attached to the bone fixture.

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