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Circumferential antenna for an implantable medical device

  • US 6,456,256 B1
  • Filed: 08/03/2001
  • Issued: 09/24/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/03/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device, comprising:

  • an implantable conductive housing for containing electronic circuitry;

    a dielectric compartment extending circumferentially around a curved portion of the housing;

    a wire antenna embedded within the dielectric compartment; and

    , circuitry within the housing connected to the antenna for transmitting and receiving a modulated radio-frequency carrier.

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