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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 12, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 14, 2006
Nick A. Youker, River Falls, WI (US);
Robert S. Harguth, Ham Lake, MN (US);
Keith R. Maile, New Brighton, MN (US);
Michael J. Root, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Cheng Zhang, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Abhi Chavan, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Paul Huelskamp, St. Paul, MN (US);
Nick A. Youker, River Falls, WI (US);
Robert S. Harguth, Ham Lake, MN (US);
Keith R. Maile, New Brighton, MN (US);
Michael J. Root, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Cheng Zhang, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Abhi Chavan, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Paul Huelskamp, St. Paul, MN (US);
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A battery management circuit provides an implantable medical device with power management that allows safe and efficient use of a rechargeable battery. Various ways of monitoring the energy level of the rechargeable battery and controlling the battery recharging process for user convenience and safety are provided.