Self-affixing external charging system for an implantable medical device
First Claim
1. A charging system for implantable medical devices, comprising:
- a flexible support;
a coil positioned within a housing, wherein the housing is coupled to a first end of the flexible support; and
an electronics module comprising circuitry configured to activate the coil to produce a charging field to charge or power an implantable medical device,wherein the flexible support comprises a structural support configured to hold a position when bent to affix the charging system to a patient.
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Abstract
An external charging system for charging or powering an implantable medical device is disclosed which is self-affixing to the patient without the need for a holding device. The charging system can comprise a charging coil attached to a flexible member. The flexible member is bendable, and when bent will firmly hold its position on the patient. The system can include an electronics module including a user interface and the necessary electronics for activating the charging coil to produce a magnetic charging field. Wires can couple the charging coil in the coil module to the electronics in the electronics modules. The entire assembly can be encased in a water proof sleeve having a high-friction surface, which protects the charging system and helps the charging system to adhere to the patient.
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20 Claims
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1. A charging system for implantable medical devices, comprising:
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a flexible support; a coil positioned within a housing, wherein the housing is coupled to a first end of the flexible support; and an electronics module comprising circuitry configured to activate the coil to produce a charging field to charge or power an implantable medical device, wherein the flexible support comprises a structural support configured to hold a position when bent to affix the charging system to a patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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