Antenna shield for an implantable medical device
US9240630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q21/205
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An implantable medical device includes a housing. An opening is present in the housing. The implantable medical device includes an antenna in the housing, where the antenna is located below the opening. The implantable medical device includes a cover coupled to edges of the housing defining the opening to close the opening. The cover enables passage of radio frequency signals at one or more communication frequencies to and from the antenna. The implantable medical device also includes an antenna shield positioned above the cover. The antenna shield reduces passage of radio frequency signals to and from at least a portion of the antenna during use.
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