Patent ID: 9717922
Date: 2017-08-01
CPC Classifications: A61B,A61N,H02J

Claim:
1. Flexible subcutaneous implantable medical device (IMD), comprising: an elongated and flexible body; a plurality of electronic components; at least one rechargeable battery, for powering said plurality of electronic components; at least one antenna, for receiving and transmitting electromagnetic radiation; at least one lead, for providing an electric shock; and at least one transition unit, for coupling said at least one lead to at least one end of said elongated and flexible body, wherein said elongated and flexible body is structured from a plurality of units; wherein a first one of said plurality of units encapsulates said at least one rechargeable battery; wherein each one of said other plurality of units respectively encapsulates a respective one of said plurality of electronic components; wherein said at least one antenna is positioned in said at least one transition unit; wherein said at least one transition unit is covered with a biocompatible polymer; wherein said at least one antenna receives electromagnetic radiation for recharging said at least one rechargeable battery; and wherein said at least one antenna comprises a copper coil having a generally cylindrical shape.