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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 02, 2016
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2014
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation, Valencia, CA (US);
Mun Pook Lui, Northridge, CA (US);
Daniel Aghassian, Glendale, CA (US);
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation, Valencia, CA (US);
Abstract
An external charging system for charging or powering an implantable medical device is disclosed which is self-affixing to the patient without the need for a holding device. The charging system can comprise a charging coil attached to a flexible member. The flexible member is bendable, and when bent will firmly hold its position on the patient. The system can include an electronics module including a user interface and the necessary electronics for activating the charging coil to produce a magnetic charging field. Wires can couple the charging coil in the coil module to the electronics in the electronics modules. The entire assembly can be encased in a water proof sleeve having a high-friction surface, which protects the charging system and helps the charging system to adhere to the patient.