公开(公告)号：DE602006016572D1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-14

申请号：DE602006016572

申请日：2006-02-02

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

Inventor： WAHLSTRAND CARL D ,  SKIME ROBERT M

IPC: A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/30

公开(公告)号：AT476219T

公开(公告)日：2010-08-15

申请号：AT05705110

申请日：2005-01-05

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

Inventor： HOEGH THOMAS BARRY ,  BOLEA STEPHEN L ,  WAHLSTRAND CARL D ,  HRDLICKA GREGORY A ,  OLSEN JAMES M

IPC: A61N1/04 ,  A61B5/042 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/16 ,  A61N1/34 ,  A61N5/00

Abstract: A neurostimulation lead is configured to be implanted into a patient's body and has at least one distal electrode. The lead comprises at least one conductive filer electrically coupled to the distal electrode, a jacket for housing the conductive filer and a shield surrounding at least a portion of the filer for reducing electromagnetic coupling to the filer.

公开(公告)号：DE602004019908D1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-23

申请号：DE602004019908

申请日：2004-05-12

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

Inventor： WAHLSTRAND CARL D ,  PHILLIPS WILLIAM C ,  SKIME ROBERT M

IPC: A61N1/32 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/378

Abstract: The invention is directed to a recharging system and associated techniques to recharge an implantable medical device (IMD). In particular, a recharging system according to the invention comprises a headset having an energy delivery module that delivers energy to a power source of an IMD implanted on or within the cranium of a patient. The energy delivery module may comprise a coil for inductive transfer of energy to the power source. The headset may be configured for placement over the head of the patient, and may further only partially cover the top of the head. The energy delivery module may be adjustably coupled to the headset. In some embodiments, the position of the energy delivery module may be adjusted along three or four axes, including a rotational axis, allowing the coil to be placed over an IMD located at any of a variety of locations on or within the cranium.

公开(公告)号：AU2003294595A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-30

申请号：AU2003294595

申请日：2003-12-09

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

Inventor： WAHLSTRAND CARL D ,  SINGHAL RUCHIKA ,  SKIME ROBERT M

IPC: A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/375

Abstract: In an implantable medical device having individual modules, a coupling module couples the modules to one another. The coupling module supports electrical and/or mechanical coupling of the modules. The coupling module may assume a variety of shapes or configurations. The various embodiments of the coupling module may offer the modules varying degrees of freedom of movement relative to one another.

公开(公告)号：WO2004052457B1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-26

申请号：PCT/US0338940

申请日：2003-12-09

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

Inventor： SINGHAL RUCHIKA ,  WAHLSTRAND CARL D ,  JANZIG DARREN A ,  SKIME ROBERT M

IPC: A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/375

CPC classification number: A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/3605 ,  A61N1/3754 ,  A61N1/3758

Abstract: A modular implantable medical device (101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601, 701, 801) includes two or more interconnected modules (103-105, 210-212, 410-412, 510-512, 610, 710-712, 810, 910) and an overmold (106, 214, 302, 413, 522, 622, 722, 822) that at least partially encapsulates each of the housings of the modules. The overmold also includes a lead connection module (213A-B, 303A-B, 415A-B, 613, 813) for accepting an external lead. The lead connection module electrically and mechanically couples the lead to the components of the implantable medical device.

Abstract translation: 模块化植入式医疗设备（101,201,301,401,501,601,701,801）包括两个或更多个互连模块（103-105,210-212,410-412,510-512,610,710-712 ，810,910）以及至少部分地封装模块的每个壳体的包覆模制件（106,214,302,413,522,622,722,822）。 包胶模还包括用于接受外部引线的引线连接模块（213A-B，303A-B，415A-B，613,813）。 引线连接模块将引线与植入式医疗装置的部件电和机械连接。

公开(公告)号：WO2007112004A3

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：PCT/US2007007251

申请日：2007-03-23

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC ,  SCOTT ERIK R ,  WAHLSTRAND CARL D ,  CONROY MARK J ,  KAST JOHN

Inventor： SCOTT ERIK R ,  WAHLSTRAND CARL D ,  CONROY MARK J ,  KAST JOHN

IPC: H01M2/26 ,  A61N1/372 ,  H01M2/30

CPC classification number: G01R33/56572 ,  A61B5/055 ,  A61B34/10 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0529 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/3605 ,  A61N1/36125 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/3758 ,  A61N1/378 ,  G01R33/3875 ,  H01M2/0217 ,  H01M2/026 ,  H01M2/0275 ,  H01M2/0285 ,  H01M2/0404 ,  H01M2/1066 ,  H01M2/22 ,  H01M2/263 ,  H01M2/30 ,  H01M10/0431 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/0587 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  Y10T29/49 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A lithium battery includes a housing and a first electrode and a second electrode provided within the housing. A first tab is coupled to the first electrode and a second tab coupled to the second electrode. A pin is coupled to the second tab and extends to a location outside the housing. At least one of the first tab, the second tab, and the pin are formed from a material comprising vanadium.

Abstract translation: 锂电池包括壳体以及设置在壳体内的第一电极和第二电极。 第一接线片联接到第一电极，而第二接线片联接到第二电极。 销被联接到第二突出部并且延伸到壳体外部的位置。 第一接片，第二接片和销中的至少一个由包含钒的材料形成。

公开(公告)号：WO2006135751A3

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：PCT/US2006022490

申请日：2006-06-09

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC ,  ROONEY ETHAN A ,  WAHLSTRAND CARL D ,  KING GARY W ,  CROSS THOMAS E JR ,  HERUTH KENNETH T ,  WACNIK PAUL W ,  EVANSON JEFFREY S

Inventor： ROONEY ETHAN A ,  WAHLSTRAND CARL D ,  KING GARY W ,  CROSS THOMAS E JR ,  HERUTH KENNETH T ,  WACNIK PAUL W ,  EVANSON JEFFREY S

IPC: A61N1/34

CPC classification number: A61N1/36021 ,  A61M5/14 ,  A61M5/142 ,  A61M2205/054 ,  A61N1/0531 ,  A61N1/0534 ,  A61N1/0553 ,  A61N1/0558 ,  A61N1/36017 ,  A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/37211 ,  A61N1/375

Abstract: Delivery of peripheral nerve field stimulation (PNFS) in combination with one or more other therapies is described. The other therapy delivered in combination with PNFS may be, for example, a different type of neurostimulation, such as spinal cord stimulation (SCS), or a drug. PNFS and the other therapy may be delivered simultaneously, in an alternating fashion, according to a schedule, and/or selectively, e.g., in response to a request received from a patient or clinician. A combination therapy that includes PNFS may be able to more completely address complex or multifocal pain than would be possible through delivery of either PNFS or other therapies alone. Further, the combination of PNFS with one or more other therapies may reduce the likelihood that neural accommodation will impair the perceived effectiveness PNFS or the other therapies.

Abstract translation: 描述了外周神经区域刺激（PNFS）与一种或多种其他疗法的结合。 与PNFS组合递送的另一疗法可以是例如不同类型的神经刺激，例如脊髓刺激（SCS）或药物。 PNFS和其他治疗可以根据时间表以交替方式同时递送，和/或选择性地，例如响应于从患者或临床医生接收到的请求。 包括PNFS的联合治疗可能能够更全面地解决复杂或多焦点疼痛，而不仅仅是通过传送PNFS或其他疗法来实现。 此外，PNFS与一种或多种其它疗法的组合可以降低神经调节可能损害所感知的有效性PNFS或其他疗法的可能性。

公开(公告)号：WO2004052458B1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-10

申请号：PCT/US0338981

申请日：2003-12-09

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

Inventor： WAHLSTRAND CARL D ,  SINGHAL RUCHIKA ,  SKIME ROBERT M

IPC: A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/375

CPC classification number: A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/3605 ,  A61N1/3754 ,  A61N1/3758

Abstract: An implantable medical device (198, 199, 209, 219, 229, 239) for implantation in the head of a patient. The implantable medical device has a plurality of interconnected modules (200, 202, 206, 212, 214, 216, 222, 224, 226, 232, 234, 236, 242, 244, 246) one or more of which are covered by an overmold (204, 210, 220, 230, 240) and one or more of which are partially covered by the overmold. The module(s) covered by the overmold may be implanted between the cranium and scalp, while the module(s) partially covered by the overmold may be placed at least partially into a recess in the cranium.

Abstract translation: 一种用于植入患者头部的可植入医疗装置（198,199,209,219,229,239）。 可植入医疗装置具有多个相互连接的模块（200,202,206,212,214,216,222,224,226,232,234,236,226,244,246,226,224,226,244,246,246,226,224,244,246），其中一个或多个被一个 包覆模制（204,210,220,230,240），并且其中一个或多个部分被包覆成型体覆盖。 包覆成型模具覆盖的模块可以植入颅骨和头皮之间，而部分被覆模制部分覆盖的模块可以至少部分地放置在颅骨中的凹部中。

公开(公告)号：WO2005102444A3

公开(公告)日：2007-06-07

申请号：PCT/US2004040082

申请日：2004-11-30

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC ,  WAHLSTRAND CARL D ,  SKIME ROBERT M ,  HRDLICKA GREGORY A ,  OLSEN JAMES M ,  BOLEA STEPHEN L

Inventor： WAHLSTRAND CARL D ,  SKIME ROBERT M ,  HRDLICKA GREGORY A ,  OLSEN JAMES M ,  BOLEA STEPHEN L

IPC: A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/34 ,  A61N1/375

CPC classification number: A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0534 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/36071

Abstract: A medical lead is provided for use in a pulse stimulation system of the type which includes a pulse generator (102) for producing electrical stimulation therapy. The lead comprises an elongate insulating body (120) and at least one electrical conductor (106) within the insulating body (120). The conductor has a proximal end configured to be electrically coupled to the pulse generator and has a DC resistance in the range of 375-2000 ohms. At least one distal electrode (114) is coupled to the conductor (106).

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于包括用于产生电刺激疗法的脉冲发生器（102）的脉冲刺激系统的医疗引线。 引线包括细长绝缘体（120）和绝缘体（120）内的至少一个电导体（106）。 导体具有被配置为电耦合到脉冲发生器的近端，并具有在375-2000欧姆范围内的直流电阻。 至少一个远端电极（114）耦合到导体（106）。

公开(公告)号：WO2004103462B1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-17

申请号：PCT/US2004014862

申请日：2004-05-12

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

Inventor： SINGHAL RUCHIKA ,  WAHLSTRAND CARL D ,  SKIME ROBERT M

IPC: A61B5/04 ,  A61F2/02 ,  A61F2/12 ,  A61M25/02 ,  A61N1/00 ,  A61N1/02 ,  A61N1/04 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/18 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/375 ,  H04R25/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/375

Abstract: In general, the invention is directed to apparatus and techniques that aid in the removal or explantation of an implantable medical device (IMD) under the scalp of a patient. The various embodiments of the invention address risks associated with the explantation, such as the risk of damage to leads, the risk of damage to the IMD, the risk that the incision may hinder the explantation, and the risk that the IMD may be difficult to remove. In some embodiments, the invention is directed to apparatus that help the surgeon identify the location of the implanted elements, and that protect the implanted elements from inadvertent damage. In other embodiments, the invention is directed to techniques that facilitate the removal of the IMD.

Abstract translation: 通常，本发明涉及有助于在患者头皮下移除或移植可植入医疗装置（IMD）的装置和技术。 本发明的各种实施例解决与外植相关的风险，例如导线损害的风险，IMD损伤的风险，切口可能阻碍移植的风险，以及IMD可能难以 去掉。 在一些实施例中，本发明涉及帮助外科医生识别植入元件的位置并且保护植入元件免于无意的损伤的装置。 在其它实施例中，本发明涉及便于移除IMD的技术。