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Transcutaneous transmission pouch

  • US 6,275,737 B1
  • Filed: 06/23/1999
  • Issued: 08/14/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/14/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for transmitting signals through the skin of a user to a receiving coil of an implantable unit, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) providing a flexible transcutaneous pouch having a pocket formed therein wherein electronic circuitry coupled to a power source for transmitting signals to the implantable unit may be removably carried, the transcutaneous pouch having means for adhesively securing the transcutaneous pouch to a surface of the user'"'"'s skin; and

    (b) detachably securing the transcutaneous pouch to the user'"'"'s skin at a position that allows signals to be coupled from the electronic circuitry to the implantable unit; and

    (c) inserting the electronic circuitry into the pocket of the transcutaneous pouch; and

    (d) coupling the power source to the electronic circuitry carried in the pocket of the transcutaneous pouch, wherein the electronic circuitry is enabled and transmits signals to the implanted unit.

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