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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 14, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2006
Nathan A. Torgerson, Andover, MN (US);
John E. Kast, Hugo, MN (US);
Kevin J. Kelly, Shoreview, MN (US);
Todd P. Goblish, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Nathan A. Torgerson, Andover, MN (US);
John E. Kast, Hugo, MN (US);
Kevin J. Kelly, Shoreview, MN (US);
Todd P. Goblish, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
System, method and antenna for an external power source for an implantable medical device having therapeutic componentry and a secondary coil operatively coupled to the therapeutic componentry. A housing has a first surface adapted to be placed closest to the secondary coil of the implantable medical device. A primary coil is operatively coupled to the external power and is capable of inductively energizing the secondary coil, the primary coil being wound forming generally concentric loops having an axis. The housing has a protrusion extending from the first surface.