External presentation of electrical stimulation parameters

US7551960B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Medtronic, Inc. · US

Inventors

• John W. Forsberg · Mentor, US
• Jeffry C. Palm · Coon Rapids, US
• Mark G. Wosmek · Ramsey, US
• Steven T. Deininger · Edina, US
• Raymond F. McMullen · Shorewood, US
• Matthew J. Michaels · St. Francis, US
• Kevin J. Kelly · Shoreview, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 8, 2005
• Grant date: Jun 23, 2009
• Expiry date: Mar 23, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N1/36146
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An external indicator device presents parameters associated with stimulation therapy generated by a pulse generator, which may be associated with an external or implantable stimulation device. In this manner, the external indicator device enables a user to visualize stimulation parameters without actually delivering stimulation therapy to a patient via implanted electrodes. The electrical stimulation parameters may include electrical amplitude levels, pulse widths, pulse rates, electrode combinations, and electrode polarities for stimulation generated by the pulse generator.