Coupling module of a modular implantable medical device

US7848817B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Medtronic, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Darren A. Janzig · Center City, US
• Carl D. Wahlstrand · Lino Lakes, US
• Robert M. Skime · Coon Rapids, US
• Mark S. Lent · Brooklyn Park, US
• Keith A. Miesel · Windom, US
• James E. Cabak · Plymouth, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 9, 2003
• Grant date: Dec 7, 2010
• Expiry date: Mar 8, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N1/3758
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

In an implantable medical device having individual modules, a coupling module couples the modules to one another. The coupling module supports electrical and/or mechanical coupling of the modules. The coupling module may assume a variety of shapes or configurations. The various embodiments of the coupling module may offer the modules varying degrees of freedom of movement relative to one another.