Patent ID: 8626310
Filing Date: 2014-01-07
Classification: A61N,H01Q

Abstract:
1. An implantable medical device (“IMD”), comprising: a hermetic housing having an exterior surface that defines a recessed region having a plurality of side surfaces and a bottom surface, wherein the hermetic housing further comprises at least one filtered feedthrough conductive path through the bottom surface of the recessed region; and an integrated antenna and telemetry module assembly, wherein the integrated antenna and telemetry module assembly comprises: wherein the recessed region is configured to receive the integrated antenna and telemetry module such that the hermetic cover is sealed against the plurality of side surfaces of the recessed region of the hermetic housing, and the telemetry module is enclosed within the recessed region and covered by the hermetic cover when the hermetic cover is sealed against the plurality of side surfaces of the recessed region of the hermetic housing; and wherein the at least one filtered feedthrough conductive path extending through the bottom surface of the recessed region communicatively couples the telemetry module to at least one component within the housing.