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Neurostimulator system apparatus and method

US8903499B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2013
Grant dateDec 2, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2033

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

Abstract

An apparatus (10) for applying stimulation therapy to a patient includes an implantable medical device (20) and a remote controller (50a) for inductively powering the medical device and communicating with the medical device. The remote controller (50a) includes an improved coil configuration to improve communication performance between the remote controller (50a) and an implanted medical device (20).

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