18398395. RETENTION FEATURES FOR ANTENNA simplified abstract (Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.)
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RETENTION FEATURES FOR ANTENNA
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
James Michael English of Cahir (IE)
Moira B. Sweeney of St. Paul MN (US)
Robert Allen Jones of Lake Elmo MN (US)
David P. Stieper of North Branch MN (US)
Daniela Guerrera of Clonmel (IE)
Michael Dunne of Castlecomer (IE)
RETENTION FEATURES FOR ANTENNA - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18398395 titled 'RETENTION FEATURES FOR ANTENNA
The abstract of the patent application describes an implantable medical device that includes a housing with electronic devices, a header with one or more bores, an antenna extending from the housing into the header, and an antenna clip to position and retain the antenna.
- The implantable medical device includes electronic devices within the housing.
- The device has a header attached to the housing with one or more bores.
- An antenna extends from the housing into the header.
- An antenna clip is used to position and retain the antenna relative to the header.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various medical devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, and neurostimulators. - It can also be applied in remote monitoring systems for healthcare.
Problems Solved: - Ensures proper positioning and retention of the antenna within the medical device. - Facilitates effective communication between the device and external systems.
Benefits: - Improved reliability and performance of implantable medical devices. - Enhanced data transmission capabilities for remote monitoring.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Implantable Medical Device Technology for Improved Communication" This technology can be utilized by medical device manufacturers to enhance the functionality and reliability of their products. It can also benefit healthcare providers by improving patient monitoring and data transmission.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the antenna clip contribute to the overall performance of the implantable medical device? 2. What are the potential challenges in integrating this technology into existing medical devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
An implantable medical device can include a housing including electronic devices within the housing, a header attached to the housing and including one or more bores, an antenna extending from the housing into the header, and an antenna clip configured to position and retain the antenna relative to the header.
