Antenna for an external power source for an implantable medical device, system and method
US7962211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3787
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
System, method and antenna for an external power source for an implantable medical device having therapeutic componentry and a secondary coil operatively coupled to the therapeutic componentry. A housing has a first surface adapted to be placed closest to the secondary coil of the implantable medical device. A primary coil is operatively coupled to the external power and is capable of inductively energizing the secondary coil, the primary coil being wound forming generally concentric loops having an axis. The housing has a protrusion extending from the first surface.
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