公开(公告)号：US07174223B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-06

申请号：US10798847

申请日：2004-03-12

Applicant: James Dalton ,  Peter Single ,  David Money

Inventor： James Dalton ,  Peter Single ,  David Money

IPC: A61N1/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/3754 ,  A61N1/36036 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A virtual wire assembly is disclosed. The assembly comprises a substantially electrically-nonconductive substrate; and a plurality of hermetic feedthroughs each comprising a conductive region extending transversely through the substrate to form a conductive pathway with accessible surfaces at opposing ends thereof, wherein each conductive pathway is electrically isolated from other conductive pathways. In certain embodiments of this aspect of the invention, the substantially electrically-nonconductive substrate is a semiconductor device, and the conductive regions each are comprised of an n-type or a p-type doped semiconductor material. Also disclosed are implanted medical devices requiring electronic or other components to be retained in a hermetic enclosure, such as cochlear and other sensory or neural prosthetic devices.

Abstract translation: 公开了虚拟线组件。 该组件包括基本上非导电的基底; 以及多个密封馈通，每个包括横向延伸通过衬底的导电区域，以在其相对端形成具有可接近表面的导电路径，其中每个导电路径与其它导电路径电隔离。 在本发明的这个方面的某些实施例中，基本上非导电衬底是半导体器件，并且导电区域各自由n型或p型掺杂半导体材料构成。 还公开了植入式医疗装置，其需要将电子或其它部件保持在密封外壳中，例如耳蜗和其他感觉或神经假肢装置。

公开(公告)号：US09566439B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US13383800

申请日：2010-07-19

Applicant: Peter Single ,  David Robinson ,  John Parker ,  Peter Ayre ,  Dean Karantonis

Inventor： Peter Single ,  David Robinson ,  John Parker ,  Peter Ayre ,  Dean Karantonis

IPC: G08C19/16 ,  G08B1/08 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/36189 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/36146

Abstract: The invention is a distributed implantable neuro-stimulation system, comprising an implant controller including control logic to transmit two time-varying power signals, varying between two levels and out of phase with the other, and a command signal modulated onto at least one of the power signals. One or more electrode cells, each having control logic to extract charge from the power signals and recover commands from the command signal. A two-wire bus interconnecting the implant controller and all the electrode cells, to carry one of the time varying signals in each of the two wires, and to carry the command signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种分布式可植入神经刺激系统，包括植入物控制器，该植入物控制器包括控制逻辑，该控制逻辑用于传输在两个水平之间变化的两个时变功率信号和与另一个水平相位异相的两个时变功率信号，以及调制到至少一个 电源信号。 一个或多个电极单元，每个电极单元具有从功率信号提取电荷并从指令信号恢复命令的控制逻辑。 将注入控制器和所有电极单元相互连接的两线总线，以承载两条线中的每一条中的时变信号之一，并承载命令信号。

公开(公告)号：US08013433B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-06

申请号：US11647208

申请日：2006-12-29

Applicant: James Dalton ,  Peter Single ,  David Money

Inventor： James Dalton ,  Peter Single ,  David Money

IPC: H01L23/04 ,  H01L23/053 ,  H01L23/12 ,  H01L23/48 ,  H01L23/52 ,  H01L29/40

CPC classification number: A61N1/3754 ,  A61N1/36036 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A virtual wire assembly that includes a substantially electrically-nonconductive substrate and a plurality of hermetic feedthroughs including a conductive region extending transversely through the substrate to form a conductive pathway with accessible surfaces at opposing ends thereof, wherein each conductive pathway is electrically isolated from other conductive pathways. In certain embodiments of this aspect of the invention, the substantially electrically-nonconductive substrate is a semiconductor device, and the conductive regions each include an n-type or a p-type doped semiconductor material.

Abstract translation: 一种虚拟线组件，其包括基本上非导电基底和多个密封馈通，其包括横向延伸穿过基底的导电区域，以在其相对端形成具有可接近表面的导电通路，其中每个导电通路与其它导电 途径。 在本发明的这个方面的某些实施例中，基本上非导电的衬底是半导体器件，并且导电区域各自包括n型或p型掺杂的半导体材料。

公开(公告)号：US07751897B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-06

申请号：US10910589

申请日：2004-08-04

Applicant: Peter Single

Inventor： Peter Single

IPC: A61N1/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/36036

Abstract: One disclosed embodiment of the present invention is a medical device having an electronic assembly and battery contained within a housing. Sealed in the housing is a heat absorption medium for regulating the temperature of the medial device, wherein said heat absorption medium undergoes a state change at a state change temperature of 36° Celsius or greater.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个公开的实施例是具有包含在壳体内的电子组件和电池的医疗装置。 密封在壳体中的是用于调节中间装置的温度的吸热介质，其中所述吸热介质在36℃或更高的状态变化温度下经历状态变化。

公开(公告)号：US20070112396A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US11647208

申请日：2006-12-29

Applicant: James Dalton ,  Peter Single ,  David Money

Inventor： James Dalton ,  Peter Single ,  David Money

IPC: A61N1/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/3754 ,  A61N1/36036 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A virtual wire assembly is disclosed. The assembly comprises a substantially electrically-nonconductive substrate; and a plurality of hermetic feedthroughs each comprising a conductive region extending transversely through the substrate to form a conductive pathway with accessible surfaces at opposing ends thereof, wherein each conductive pathway is electrically isolated from other conductive pathways. In certain embodiments of this aspect of the invention, the substantially electrically-nonconductive substrate is a semiconductor device, and the conductive regions each are comprised of an n-type or a p-type doped semiconductor material. Also disclosed are implanted medical devices requiring electronic or other components to be retained in a hermetic enclosure, such as cochlear and other sensory or neural prosthetic devices.

公开(公告)号：US20050078846A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-14

申请号：US10962441

申请日：2004-10-13

Applicant: Peter Single

Inventor： Peter Single

IPC: A61N1/08 ,  H04R25/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/36038 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/36036 ,  H04R25/505

Abstract: A speech processor unit (12) for a cochlear implant system. The speech processor unit (12) comprises a signal processor for processing incoming auditory signals and for forwarding processed signals to an implanted component (18) of the system, a monitoring means for monitoring a predetermined parameter, and a controller, controlled by the signal processor, for placing the unit in an idle state in the absence of the parameter. The predetermined parameter can comprise the presence or absence of the implanted receiver antenna coil (22) relative to the external antenna coil (16). The invention allows the speech processor unit (12) to be supplied without a physical on and off switch.

Abstract translation: 一种用于耳蜗植入系统的语音处理器单元（12）。 语音处理器单元（12）包括信号处理器，用于处理输入的听觉信号，并将处理的信号转发到系统的植入部件（18），用于监视预定参数的监视装置以及由信号处理器 ，用于在没有参数的情况下将单元置于空闲状态。 预定参数可以包括相对于外部天线线圈（16）植入的接收机天线线圈（22）的存在或不存在。 本发明允许在没有物理开关的情况下提供语音处理器单元（12）。

公开(公告)号：US20130289683A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13819675

申请日：2011-08-31

Applicant: John Parker ,  Peter Single ,  Dean Karantonis

Inventor： John Parker ,  Peter Single ,  Dean Karantonis

IPC: A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/025 ,  A61N1/0534 ,  A61N1/36125 ,  A61N1/3752 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: A distributed implantable neurostimulation system. One or more electrode arrays each have at least one electrode configured to be positioned at a desired implant location within the body. An implantable control unit is configured to selectively direct stimulus and/or telemetry instructions and power to each electrode of each array. A shared bus extends to each of the plurality of electrode arrays, the bus interconnecting each array with the implantable control unit. There is at least one electrode cell associated with each electrode array. The electrode cell obtains electrical power and command signals from the shared bus, and controls operation of each electrode associated with that electrode cell. The bus is connected to the control unit and/or the electrode cell by docking contacts of the bus to form electrical contact with contacts of the control unit and/or electrode cell.

Abstract translation: 分布式可植入神经刺激系统。 一个或多个电极阵列各自具有至少一个电极，其被配置为定位在体内所需的植入位置。 可植入控制单元被配置为选择性地将刺激和/或遥测指令和功率引导到每个阵列的每个电极。 共享总线延伸到多个电极阵列中的每一个，总线将每个阵列与可植入控制单元相互连接。 存在与每个电极阵列相关联的至少一个电极单元。 电极单元从共享总线获得电力和命令信号，并且控制与该电极单元相关联的每个电极的操作。 总线通过总线的对接触点连接到控制单元和/或电极单元，以与控制单元和/或电极单元的触点形成电接触。

公开(公告)号：US20120053657A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US13222833

申请日：2011-08-31

Applicant: John Parker ,  Peter Single ,  Peter Ayre

Inventor： John Parker ,  Peter Single ,  Peter Ayre

IPC: A61N1/378

CPC classification number: A61N1/3787 ,  A61N1/36125 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/80

Abstract: Charging a battery of an implanted device involves positioning an external charging coil proximal to a charging locale. An implant recipient and the implanted device are expected to occupy the charging locale from time to time. The charging coil has a coil area which is significantly larger than a coil area of an implanted coil, and is configured to produce an electromagnetic field throughout the charging locale. When an implant recipient is within the charging locale, the external charging coil is driven with a signal which transmits electromagnetic power from the charging coil to the implanted coil.

Abstract translation: 对植入装置的电池进行充电包括将外部充电线圈定位在充电区域附近。 预期植入物接收者和植入装置将不时地占据充电区域。 充电线圈具有明显大于植入线圈的线圈面积的线圈面积，并且被配置为在整个充电区域中产生电磁场。 当植入物接收者处于充电区域内时，外部充电线圈由从充电线圈向植入线圈传输电磁功率的信号驱动。

公开(公告)号：US07881800B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-01

申请号：US10506331

申请日：2003-03-10

Applicant: Christopher Daly ,  Akira Nakazawa ,  Peter Single

Inventor： Christopher Daly ,  Akira Nakazawa ,  Peter Single

IPC: A61N1/375

CPC classification number: H04R25/606 ,  A61N1/36036 ,  A61N1/3787

Abstract: An implantable component (30) of a cochlear implant system comprising a housing for a stimulator unit (31) that is adapted to output one or more stimulation signals and an electrode assembly (30) adapted to apply electrical stimulation in accordance with the output of the stimulator unit (31). On implantation, the housing is positionable such that the electrode assembly (20) extends from the housing at least initially in a downward orientation toward the mastoid cavity before entering the cochlea. An external component (50, 60 or 70) of a cochlear implant system comprising a support for mounting to the ear of an recipient and an external signal transmitter coil (53) wherein the signal transmitter coil (53) is movably mounted to at least a portion of the support.

Abstract translation: 耳蜗植入系统的可植入组件（30），其包括适于输出一个或多个刺激信号的刺激器单元（31）的外壳，以及适于根据所述刺激单元的输出施加电刺激的电极组件（30） 刺激器单元（31）。 在植入时，壳体可定位成使得电极组件（20）在进入耳蜗之前至少在初始向下朝向乳突腔从壳体延伸。 耳蜗植入系统的外部组件（50,60或70）包括用于安装到接受者的耳朵的支撑件和外部信号发射器线圈（53），其中所述信号发射器线圈（53）可移动地安装到至少一个 部分支持。

公开(公告)号：USD528213S1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-12

申请号：US29205399

申请日：2004-05-14

Applicant: Ian Darley ,  Peter Single

Designer： Ian Darley ,  Peter Single