Complex-shaped ceramic capacitors for implantable cardioverter defibrillators and method of manufacture
US7570996B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3956
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved manufacturing and packaging process for optimizing the size of various implanted medical devices is disclosed. Specifically, complex shapes involving ceramic capacitors with various other shapes are manufactured to optimize fit and shapes within the device housing. The manufacturing process includes various techniques and electrode material selections, including manufacturing processes that enable high energy discharge capacitors to be made in compliant shapes to fit in small ICD footprints.
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