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Implantable cardiac defibrillator with improved capacitors

US5131388A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 1991
Grant dateJul 21, 1992
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/375
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable cardiac defibrillator is provided having an energy source, a capacitor, and means coupled to the energy source for charging the capacitor. The capacitor comprises a planar layered structure of anode plates, cathode plates and means separating the anode plates and cathode plates. A polymeric envelope containing electrolyte encloses the layered structure. Electrical contact means extend from the anodes and cathodes to outside the envelope.

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