System of implantable devices for monitoring and/or affecting body parameters
September 30, 2020. 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 ReferencesCompressed storage of data in cardiac pacemakers Multi-mode adaptable implantable pacemaker Method and apparatus to limit control of parameters of electrical tissue stimulators Implantable stimulator with replenishable, high value capacitive power source and method therefor Pacemaker and method of operating same that provides functional atrial cardiac pacing with ventricular support System of implantable devices for monitoring and/or affecting body parameters System of implantable devices for monitoring and/or affecting body parameters System of implantable devices for monitoring and/or affecting body parameters Patent #: 6315721 InventorsApplicationNo. 677384 filed on 09/30/2000US Classes:128/899Devices placed entirely within body and means used therewith (e.g., magnetic implant locator)ExaminersPrimary: Gilbert, SamuelAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61B 019/00AbstractA system for monitoring and/or affecting parameters of a patient's body and more particularly to such a system comprised of a system control unit (SCU) and one or more other devices, preferably battery-powered, implanted in the patient's body, i.e., within the envelope defined by the patient's skin. Each such implanted device is configured to be monitored and/or controlled by the SCU via a wireless communication channel. In accordance with the invention, the SCU comprises a programmable unit capable of (1) transmitting commands to at least some of a plurality of implanted devices and (2) receiving data signal from at least some of those implanted devices. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the system operates in closed loop fashion whereby the commands transmitted by the SCU are dependent, in part, on the content of the data signals received by the SCU.Field of SearchMISCELLANEOUSMethods Devices placed entirely within body and means used therewith (e.g., magnetic implant locator) Parameter control in response to sensed physiological load on heart Testing or monitoring pacer function Remotely changing, (e.g., programming, pacer) parameters or operation Assurance of security, accuracy, or completion of programming procedure Communicating with pacer (e.g., telemetry) Feature of generator-applicator connection | |
