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Electrical contacts on a medical device patch

  • US 9,993,652 B2
  • Filed: 11/18/2016
  • Issued: 06/12/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/26/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for treating sleep apnea by conveying power from a location external to a subject to a location within the subject, the device comprising:

  • a flexible carrier configured for location between a neck and a chin of the subject;

    an adhesive on a first side of the carrier;

    a coil of electrically conductive material associated with the flexible carrier, the coil configured to facilitate power transfer to an implant proximate a genioglossus muscle of a subject;

    a mechanical connector associated with the carrier opposite the adhesive, wherein the mechanical connector is configured to retain a housing including a power source and permit the housing to rotate relative to the flexible carrier; and

    at least one electrical portion associated with the carrier in a manner permitting electrical connection to be maintained between the flexible carrier and the power source, as the housing is rotated, to enable powering of the implant.

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