Neurostimulator with reduced size
US7711419B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36114
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method, system, and an apparatus for providing a therapy neurostimulation signal. The apparatus includes a sealed housing being of a total volume of less than about 14.5 cc and a power supply contained within the sealed housing. The power supply includes a charge capacity of at least about 100 milliAmpHours. The apparatus also includes a controller to control an operation of the power supply and to provide an electrical neurostimulation signal for stimulating a portion of a neural tissue. The apparatus also provides for implementing an interrupt-driven architecture into an implantable medical device.
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