Methods and systems for recharging an implanted device by delivering a section of a charging device adjacent the implanted device within a body
US8593107B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37217
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, systems, and apparatus for recharging medical devices implanted within the body are disclosed. An illustrative method of recharging an implanted medical device includes delivering a charging device to a location adjacent to the implanted medical device, activating a charging element coupled to the charging device and transmitting charging energy to a receiver of the implanted medical device, and charging the implanted medical device using the transmitted charging energy from the charging device.
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