Patent ID: 6154677
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: A61F,A61N,H04R

Abstract:
Implantable device with a charging current feed arrangement comprising:at least one receiving coil into which, in an implanted state within a body, energy can be transcutaneously fed electromagnetically via a charging device located externally of the body;a repeatedly rechargeable electrochemical battery; anda main module connected to the battery to receive electric power therefrom, and having a housing arrangement made of a biocompatible metal;wherein the receiving coil is located outside of the housing arrangement and being electrically coupled to the parts of the implantable device located within the housing arrangement;wherein the receiving coil is wound from at least one metallic conductor that is jacketed with an electrically insulating material and is surrounded by a biocompatible polymer; andwherein the receiving coil is mechanically connected to at least a part of the housing arrangement to form a unit therewith.