Structure and method of manufacture of an implantable microstimulator
March 3, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3229684 3646940 3796221 Implantable unipolar pacemaker with improved outer electrode plate Bone generating method and device Identification device Apparatus and method for the stimulation of a human muscle Wide band inductive transdermal power and data link Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device and method Multi-electrode neurological stimulation apparatus InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 025994 filed on 03/03/1993US Classes:607/61, Energy source outside generator body607/50Promoting tissue growth or healingExaminersPrimary: Kamm, William E.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61N 001/32AbstractAn implantable microstimulator has a structure which is manufactured to be substantially encapsulated within a hermetically-sealed housing inert to body fluids, and of a size and shape capable of implantation in a living body. The internal structure of the microstimulator comprises a coil adapted to function as the secondary winding of a transformer and receive power and control information. Circuit means, including control electronics, a capacitor and electrodes are provided. The electrodes, which may be made one of iridium and the other of tantalum and placed on opposite ends of the microstimulator, or alternatively, an iridium electrode at each end of the microstimulator, are at least partially exposed and provide electrical, stimulating pulses to the body.Other References
Field of SearchStimulating reproductive organStimulating bladder or gastrointestinal tract Incontinence control Stimulating respiration function Correcting spinal deformities Hypertension treating Promoting tissue growth or healing Hard tissue (e.g., bone) With monitoring or testing feature Promoting optical function Producing visual effects by stimulation Promoting auditory function Producing aural effects by stimulation By partially or wholly implanted device Energy source outside generator body | |
