Independent therapy programs in an implantable medical device
US7489966B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36071
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and method for independently delivering a plurality of therapy programs in an implantable medical device. A therapy controller configures the device to generate independent pulse trains associated with a plurality of therapy programs and dynamically configures the electrodes to deliver the independent pulse trains to the patient. Once configured, the implantable medical device delivers the plurality of therapy programs to the patient wherein the therapy programs may overlap in time.
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