CHARGER BELT
First Claim
1. A belt having an adjustable length for securing an external device having an operative side from which energy can be transmitted to a medical device implanted within a patient, comprising:
- a primary strap configured for encircling a body part of the patient, the primary strap having first and second opposing sides, a first end portion, a second end portion, and a central portion between the first and second end portions to which the external device can be secured, such that the operative side of the external device faces the patient;
first and second fabrics disposed on the first side of the primary strap respectively along a length of the first end portion, wherein the first and second fabrics are configured for being removably adhered to each other; and
a primary buckle having a first opening through which the first end portion of the primary strap can be slid and folded back onto itself, such that the first fabric adheres to the second fabric to adjust the length of the belt, the primary buckle configured for receiving the second end portion of the primary strap to secure the belt to the body part of the patient.
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Abstract
Electrical energy is transcutaneously transmitted from an external charger to an implanted medical device, wherein the external charger includes a charger head that is positioned on the patient to align with the implanted medical device for efficient charging. To secure the charger head in alignment with the implanted medical device, a belt with a buckle is provided for securing the charger head. The belt is adjustable in length by sliding end portions of the belt through a buckle and joining respective fabrics on the belt. The position of the buckle can also be adjusted for ease of patient use. Additional features of the belt provide for heat management to improve patient comfort and an additional strap to further adjust the length of the belt.
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Citations
22 Claims
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1. A belt having an adjustable length for securing an external device having an operative side from which energy can be transmitted to a medical device implanted within a patient, comprising:
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a primary strap configured for encircling a body part of the patient, the primary strap having first and second opposing sides, a first end portion, a second end portion, and a central portion between the first and second end portions to which the external device can be secured, such that the operative side of the external device faces the patient; first and second fabrics disposed on the first side of the primary strap respectively along a length of the first end portion, wherein the first and second fabrics are configured for being removably adhered to each other; and a primary buckle having a first opening through which the first end portion of the primary strap can be slid and folded back onto itself, such that the first fabric adheres to the second fabric to adjust the length of the belt, the primary buckle configured for receiving the second end portion of the primary strap to secure the belt to the body part of the patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for using a belt having a primary strap and a primary buckle to secure an external device to a patient having an implanted medical device, comprising:
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sliding one of first and second end portions of the primary strap through a first opening of the primary buckle; folding the one end portion of the primary strap back onto itself after it has been slid through the first opening of the primary buckle, thereby adjusting the length of the belt; removably adhering the folded one end portion of the primary strap to itself to affix the adjusted length of the belt; securing the external device to the primary strap; substantially encircling a body part of the patient with the primary strap of the belt with the adjusted length, such that an operative side of the secured external device from which energy is transmitted is located in proximity to the implanted medical device; and sliding another of the first and second end portions of the primary strap through the primary buckle to secure the belt to the body part of the patient. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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Specification