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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 03, 2007
Robert B Strother, Willoughby Hills, OH (US);
Joseph J Mrva, Euclid, OH (US);
Geoffrey B Thrope, Shaker Heights, OH (US);
Robert B Strother, Willoughby Hills, OH (US);
Joseph J Mrva, Euclid, OH (US);
Geoffrey B Thrope, Shaker Heights, OH (US);
Medtronic Urinary Solutions, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
Improved assemblies, systems, and methods provide an implantable pulse generator for prosthetic or therapeutic stimulation of muscles, nerves, or central nervous system tissue, or any combination thereof. The implantable pulse generator is sized and configured to be implanted subcutaneously in a tissue region. The implantable pulse generator includes an electrically conductive case of a laser welded titanium material. Control circuitry is located within the case. The control circuitry includes a rechargeable power source, a receive coil for receiving an RF magnetic field to recharge the power source, and a microcontroller for control of the implantable pulse generator. The improved assemblies, systems, and methods also provide a stimulation system for prosthetic or therapeutic stimulation of muscles, nerves, or central nervous system tissue, or any combination thereof. The stimulation system provides at least one electrically conductive surface, a lead connected to the electrically conductive surface, and an implantable pulse generator electrically connected to the lead.