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Antenna and methods of use for an implantable nerve stimulator

  • US 9,700,731 B2
  • Filed: 01/11/2016
  • Issued: 07/11/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/15/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable neurostimulator for delivering one or more electrical pulses to a target region within a patient'"'"'s body according to a program received via wireless communication with an external device, the implantable neurostimulator comprising:

  • a hermetic housing having an external surface comprising a biocompatible material that is configured to be implanted within a body of a patient;

    a transceiver disposed within the hermetic housing and comprising a first lead and a second lead; and

    a communication antenna circuit disposed within the hermetic housing and coupled to the first lead and the second lead, the antenna circuit having a first path and a second path parallel to the first path, the first path comprising a first capacitor, and the second path comprising;

    a second capacitor;

    a radiating element; and

    a resistor, wherein the second capacitor, the resistor, and the radiating element are arranged in series.

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