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Circuit board construction for handheld programmer

US7729766B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 24, 2003
Grant dateJun 1, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/37229
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In general, the disclosure is directed to a patient programmer for an implantable medical device. The patient programmer may include one or more of a variety of features that may enhance performance, support mobility and compactness, or promote patient convenience. The patient programmer includes an internal antenna mounted on a first circuit board and a display mounted on a second circuit board. The first circuit board includes a substantially contiguous around plane layer that is interrupted by two or more gaps. The patient programmer may also include one or more of a variety of features that may enhance performance, support mobility and compactness, or promote patient convenience.

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