Implantable subcutaneous device
US8768480B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2225/67
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Implantable subcutaneous device of biocompatible material that can receive data and energy by electromagnetic coupling with at least one external device is disclosed. The implantable device bears an airtight housing and a magnet that can hold the other external device centered with the implantable device. The housing bears a hollow crown containing at least electronic device(s) and a coil, and a bottom sealing the opening of the crown in an airtight manner. The magnet has dimensions compatible with a central housing formed by the so-called internal wall of the crown and in which it is positioned.
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