Implantable Pulse Generators Using Rechargeable Zero-Volt Technology Lithium-Ion Batteries
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1. An implantable medical device, comprising:
- a rechargeable battery;
a coil for wirelessly receiving radiation from an external charger for recharging the rechargeable battery;
a rectifier coupled to the coil for producing a DC voltage;
circuitry for receiving the DC voltage and for protecting and controlling the charging of the rechargeable battery;
wherein the rechargeable battery comprises;
a first substrate comprising titanium;
a first electrode on the first substrate;
a second substrate;
a second electrode on the second substrate; and
an electrolyte and separator layer between the first electrode and the second electrode.
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Abstract
An implantable medical device, such as an implantable pulse generator (IPG) used with a spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system, includes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery having an anode electrode with a substrate made substantially from titanium. Such battery construction allows the rechargeable battery to be discharged down to zero volts without damage to the battery. The implantable medical device includes battery charging and protection circuitry that controls the charging of the battery so as to assure its reliable and safe operation.
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42 Claims
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1. An implantable medical device, comprising:
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a rechargeable battery;
a coil for wirelessly receiving radiation from an external charger for recharging the rechargeable battery;
a rectifier coupled to the coil for producing a DC voltage;
circuitry for receiving the DC voltage and for protecting and controlling the charging of the rechargeable battery;
wherein the rechargeable battery comprises;
a first substrate comprising titanium;
a first electrode on the first substrate;
a second substrate;
a second electrode on the second substrate; and
an electrolyte and separator layer between the first electrode and the second electrode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An implantable medical device, comprising:
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a rechargeable battery;
a coil for wirelessly receiving radiation from an external charger for recharging the rechargeable battery;
a rectifier coupled to the coil for producing a DC voltage;
circuitry for receiving the DC voltage and for protecting and controlling the charging of the rechargeable battery;
wherein the rechargeable battery comprises;
a first substrate;
a first electrode on the first substrate;
a second substrate;
a second electrode on the second substrate comprising lithium-nickel-cobalt oxide; and
an electrolyte and separator layer between the first electrode and the second electrode. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. An implantable medical device, comprising:
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a rechargeable battery;
a coil for wirelessly receiving radiation from an external charger for recharging the rechargeable battery;
a rectifier coupled to the coil for producing a DC voltage;
circuitry for receiving the DC voltage and for protecting and controlling the charging of the rechargeable battery;
wherein the rechargeable battery comprises;
a first substrate;
a first electrode on the first substrate;
a second substrate;
a second electrode on the second substrate; and
an electrolyte and separator layer between the first electrode and the second electrode comprising a ceramic separator. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. An implantable medical device, comprising:
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a rechargeable battery;
a coil for wirelessly receiving radiation from an external charger for recharging the rechargeable battery;
a rectifier coupled to the coil for producing a DC voltage;
circuitry for receiving the DC voltage and for protecting and controlling the charging of the rechargeable battery;
wherein the rechargeable battery comprises;
a first substrate;
a first electrode on the first substrate;
a second substrate;
a second electrode on the second substrate; and
an electrolyte and separator layer between the first electrode and the second electrode comprising a solid polymer conductor electrolyte. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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