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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 21, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 22, 2012
Abhi V. Chavan, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Anthony V. Caparso, San Jose, CA (US);
Avram Scheiner, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Abhi V. Chavan, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Anthony V. Caparso, San Jose, CA (US);
Avram Scheiner, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
One aspect of the present subject matter relates to an implantable medical device. An embodiment of the device comprises a rechargeable power supply adapted to be recharged through an ultrasound signal, a neural stimulator connected to the rechargeable power supply, and a controller connected to the rechargeable power supply. The neural stimulator is adapted to generate a neural stimulation signal for delivery to a neural stimulation target through an electrode. The controller is further connected to the neural stimulator to control the neural stimulator according to a neural stimulation protocol. Other aspects are provided herein.