Implantable growth tissue stimulator and method of operation
    1.
    发明授权
    Implantable growth tissue stimulator and method of operation 失效
    植入式生长组织刺激器及其操作方法

    公开(公告)号:US5766231A

    公开(公告)日:1998-06-16

    申请号:US730493

    申请日:1996-10-11

    摘要: A hand-held programmer/monitor (500) for programming and monitoring an implantable tissue growth stimulator (10) is provided. The stimulator (10) includes circuitry (46) for implementing selected operations in response to a down-link signal transmitted by the programmer/monitor (500). The stimulator (10) also includes circuitry (14) for transmitting up-link signals to the programmer/monitor (500). The programmer/monitor (500) includes a control circuit (518) for generating the down-link signal. The control circuit (518) also processes the up-link signal to monitor the status of the implantable tissue growth stimulator (10). The programmer/monitor (500) also includes a transmit/receive circuit (514) for transmitting the down-link signal to and for receiving the up-link signal from the implantable tissue growth stimulator (10). The transmit/receive circuit (514) also couples the up-link signal to the control circuit (518).

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于编程和监测植入式组织生长刺激器(10)的手持编程器/监视器(500)。 刺激器(10)包括用于响应于由编程器/监视器(500)发送的下行链路信号来实现所选择的操作的电路(46)。 刺激器(10)还包括用于向编程器/监视器(500)发送上行链路信号的电路(14)。 编程器/监视器(500)包括用于产生下行链路信号的控制电路(518)。 控制电路(518)还处理上行链路信号以监视可植入组织生长刺激器(10)的状态。 编程器/监视器(500)还包括发送/接收电路(514),用于将下行链路信号发送到可植入组织生长刺激器(10)并用于从可植入组织生长刺激器(10)接收上行链路信号。 发射/接收电路(514)还将上行链路信号耦合到控制电路(518)。

    Implantable growth tissue stimulator and method operation
    3.
    发明授权
    Implantable growth tissue stimulator and method operation 失效
    植入式生长组织刺激器和方法操作

    公开(公告)号:US5565005A

    公开(公告)日:1996-10-15

    申请号:US18944

    申请日:1993-02-17

    摘要: A hand-held programmer/monitor (500) for programming and monitoring an implantable tissue growth stimulator (10) is provided. The stimulator (10) includes circuitry (46) for implementing selected operations in response to a down-link signal transmitted by the programmer/monitor (500). The stimulator (10) also includes circuitry (46) for transmitting up-link signals to the programmer/monitor (500). The programmer/monitor (500) includes a control circuit (518) for generating the down-link signal. The control circuit (518) also processes the up-link signal to monitor the status of the implantable tissue growth stimulator (10). The programmer/monitor (500) also includes a transmit/receive circuit (514) for transmitting the down-link signal to and for receiving the up-link signal from the implantable tissue growth stimulator (10). The transmit/receive circuit (514) also couples the up-link signal to the control circuit (518).

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于编程和监测植入式组织生长刺激器(10)的手持编程器/监视器(500)。 刺激器(10)包括用于响应于由编程器/监视器(500)发送的下行链路信号来实现所选择的操作的电路(46)。 刺激器(10)还包括用于向编程器/监视器(500)发送上行链路信号的电路(46)。 编程器/监视器(500)包括用于产生下行链路信号的控制电路(518)。 控制电路(518)还处理上行链路信号以监视可植入组织生长刺激器(10)的状态。 编程器/监视器(500)还包括发送/接收电路(514),用于将下行链路信号发送到可植入组织生长刺激器(10)并用于从可植入组织生长刺激器(10)接收上行链路信号。 发射/接收电路(514)还将上行链路信号耦合到控制电路(518)。

    PULSE GENERATOR HAVING AN EFFICIENT FRACTIONAL VOLTAGE CONVERTER AND METHOD OF USE
    4.
    发明申请
    PULSE GENERATOR HAVING AN EFFICIENT FRACTIONAL VOLTAGE CONVERTER AND METHOD OF USE 有权
    具有有效的电压转换器的脉冲发生器及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090204160A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-13

    申请号:US12426053

    申请日:2009-04-17

    IPC分类号: A61N1/02

    CPC分类号: A61N1/025 H02M3/07

    摘要: Disclosed are systems and methods which provide voltage conversion in increments less than integer multiples of a power supply (e.g., battery) voltage. A representative embodiment provides power supply voltage multipliers in a binary ladder distribution to provide a desired number of output voltage steps using a relatively uncomplicated circuit design. By using different sources in various combinations and/or by “stacking” different sources in various ways, the voltage multiplier circuit may be used to provide desired voltages. In order to minimize the number of components used in a voltage converter of an embodiment, a capacitive voltage converter circuit uses one or more storage capacitors in place of pump capacitors in a voltage generation cycle. Also, certain embodiments do not operate to generate an output voltage until the time that voltage is needed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了以小于电源(例如,电池)电压的整数倍的增量提供电压转换的系统和方法。 代表性的实施例提供二进制梯形分布中的电源电压倍增器,以使用相对简单的电路设计提供期望数量的输出电压步长。 通过以各种方式使用不同的源和/或以不同的方式“堆叠”不同的源,可以使用电压倍增器电路来提供期望的电压。 为了最小化实施例的电压转换器中使用的部件的数量,电容性电压转换器电路在电压产生循环中使用一个或多个存储电容器代替泵电容器。 而且,某些实施例在直到需要电压的时间之前不会产生输出电压。

    Systems and methods for use in pulse generation
    5.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for use in pulse generation 有权
    用于脉冲发生的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07571007B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-04

    申请号:US11420670

    申请日:2006-05-26

    IPC分类号: A61N1/378

    CPC分类号: A61N1/3787

    摘要: In one embodiment, an implantable medical device comprises: a rechargeable battery for powering the implantable medical device; an antenna for receiving RF power; and circuitry for charging the rechargeable battery using power received via the antenna, wherein the circuitry for charging comprises control circuitry that causes the circuitry for charging to recharge the rechargeable battery using multiple current levels applied in succession, and wherein the circuitry for charging switches from at least one of the current levels to another current level when a charging voltage of the rechargeable battery reaches a threshold value that is varied by the control circuitry over a lifespan of the rechargeable battery.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,可植入医疗装置包括:用于为可植入医疗装置供电的可再充电电池; 用于接收RF功率的天线; 以及用于通过天线接收的功率对可再充电电池充电的电路,其中用于充电的电路包括控制电路,其使所述电路进行充电以使用连续施加的多个电流电平对所述可充电电池进行再充电,并且其中所述用于从 当可再充电电池的充电电压达到在可再充电电池的寿命期间由控制电路改变的阈值时,当前电平中的至少一个电平达到另一电流水平。

    PULSE GENERATOR HAVING AN EFFICIENT FRACTIONAL VOLTAGE CONVERTER AND METHOD OF USE
    6.
    发明申请
    PULSE GENERATOR HAVING AN EFFICIENT FRACTIONAL VOLTAGE CONVERTER AND METHOD OF USE 有权
    具有有效的电压转换器的脉冲发生器及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110273225A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-10

    申请号:US13185114

    申请日:2011-07-18

    IPC分类号: G05F1/10

    CPC分类号: A61N1/025 H02M3/07

    摘要: Disclosed are systems and methods which provide voltage conversion in increments less than integer multiples of a power supply (e.g., battery) voltage. A representative embodiment provides power supply voltage multipliers in a binary ladder distribution to provide a desired number of output voltage steps using a relatively uncomplicated circuit design. By using different sources in various combinations and/or by “stacking” different sources in various ways, the voltage multiplier circuit may be used to provide desired voltages. In order to minimize the number of components used in a voltage converter of an embodiment, a capacitive voltage converter circuit uses one or more storage capacitors in place of pump capacitors in a voltage generation cycle. Also, certain embodiments do not operate to generate an output voltage until the time that voltage is needed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了以小于电源(例如,电池)电压的整数倍的增量提供电压转换的系统和方法。 代表性的实施例提供二进制梯形分布中的电源电压倍增器,以使用相对简单的电路设计提供期望数量的输出电压步长。 通过以各种方式使用不同的源和/或以不同的方式“堆叠”不同的源,可以使用电压倍增器电路来提供期望的电压。 为了最小化实施例的电压转换器中使用的部件的数量,电容性电压转换器电路在电压产生循环中使用一个或多个存储电容器代替泵电容器。 而且,某些实施例在直到需要电压的时间之前不会产生输出电压。

    PULSE GENERATOR HAVING AN EFFICIENT FRACTIONAL VOLTAGE CONVERTER AND METHOD OF USE
    7.
    发明申请
    PULSE GENERATOR HAVING AN EFFICIENT FRACTIONAL VOLTAGE CONVERTER AND METHOD OF USE 有权
    具有有效的电压转换器的脉冲发生器及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120286841A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-15

    申请号:US13470764

    申请日:2012-05-14

    IPC分类号: H03K3/02

    CPC分类号: A61N1/025 H02M3/07

    摘要: Disclosed are systems and methods which provide voltage conversion in increments less than integer multiples of a power supply (e.g., battery) voltage. A representative embodiment provides power supply voltage multipliers in a binary ladder distribution to provide a desired number of output voltage steps using a relatively uncomplicated circuit design. By using different sources in various combinations and/or by “stacking” different sources in various ways, the voltage multiplier circuit may be used to provide desired voltages. In order to minimize the number of components used in a voltage converter of an embodiment, a capacitive voltage converter circuit uses one or more storage capacitors in place of pump capacitors in a voltage generation cycle. Also, certain embodiments do not operate to generate an output voltage until the time that voltage is needed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了以小于电源(例如,电池)电压的整数倍的增量提供电压转换的系统和方法。 代表性的实施例提供二进制梯形分布中的电源电压倍增器,以使用相对简单的电路设计提供期望数量的输出电压步长。 通过以各种组合使用不同的源和/或以各种方式堆叠不同的源,可以使用电压倍增器电路来提供期望的电压。 为了最小化实施例的电压转换器中使用的部件的数量,电容性电压转换器电路在电压产生循环中使用一个或多个存储电容器代替泵电容器。 而且,某些实施例在直到需要电压的时间之前不会产生输出电压。

    Programmable switching device for implantable device
    8.
    发明授权
    Programmable switching device for implantable device 失效
    用于可植入装置的可编程开关装置

    公开(公告)号:US07532936B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-12

    申请号:US11109835

    申请日:2005-04-19

    IPC分类号: A61N1/08

    CPC分类号: A61N1/36185 A61N1/3686

    摘要: A device and method for generating electrical stimulation. The implantable device includes a programmable switching device or array that receives at least one pulse generator output coupled through at least one coupling capacitor. The switching device selectively connects at least one pulse generator output to a plurality of electrode terminals via at least one coupling capacitor. Electrical stimulation signals may be applied directly from the electrode terminals, or are applied through a lead or lead extension having corresponding electrodes electrically connected to the electrode terminals.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于产生电刺激的装置和方法。 可植入装置包括可编程开关装置或阵列,其接收通过至少一个耦合电容耦合的至少一个脉冲发生器输出。 开关装置经由至少一个耦合电容器选择性地将至少一个脉冲发生器输出连接到多个电极端子。 电刺激信号可以直接从电极端子施加,或者通过电连接到电极端子的具有相应电极的引线延伸部分施加。

    Contoured triangular transducer system for PEMF therapy
    9.
    发明授权
    Contoured triangular transducer system for PEMF therapy 失效
    用于PEMF治疗的轮廓三角换能器系统

    公开(公告)号:US5401233A

    公开(公告)日:1995-03-28

    申请号:US186383

    申请日:1994-01-25

    IPC分类号: A61N2/02 A61N2/04 A61N5/00

    CPC分类号: A61N2/02 Y10T29/49071

    摘要: A PEMF contoured triangular transducer system (FIG. 1a-1b) used for PEMF therapy (such as after spinal fusion) uses a two-transducer configuration for generating flux-aided electromagnetic fields. The semi-rigid transducers (12, 14) are conformable to a selected anatomical contour, and incorporated with an adjustable belt (16) to provide bracing. The belt includes compartments for a drive electronics module (22), and a rechargeable battery pack (24), making the system portable. The drive electronics (FIG. 3) includes a PEMF processor (41) that executes a PEMF program for providing pulsing current to the front and back transducers at predetermined intervals, thereby activating the electromagnetic field according to a prescribed PEMF regimen.

    摘要翻译: 用于PEMF治疗(例如脊柱融合之后)的PEMF轮廓三角换能器系统(图1a-1b)使用双换能器配置来产生助焊电磁场。 半刚性换能器(12,14)符合选定的解剖轮廓,并结合有可调节带(16)以提供支撑。 带包括用于驱动电子模块(22)的隔间和可再充电电池组(24),使系统可移动。 驱动电子装置(图3)包括PEMF处理器(41),该PEMF处理器执行PEMF程序,用于以预定的间隔向前后的换能器提供脉冲电流,从而根据规定的PEMF方案激活电磁场。