Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-01
2005-03-01
Bockelman, Mark (Department: 3762)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
C607S117000, C604S891100, C604S503000, C604S522000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06862479
ABSTRACT:
One or more implantable system control units (SCU) apply one or more stimulating drugs and/or electrical pulses to a spinal section responsible for innervating the male reproductive organs. The SCU uses a power source/storage device, such as a rechargeable battery. If necessary, periodic recharging of such a battery is accomplished, for example, by inductive coupling with an external appliance. The SCU provides means of stimulating a tissue(s) with electrical and/or infusion pulses when desired, without the need for external appliances during the stimulation session. When necessary, external appliances are used for the transmission of data to and/or from the SCU(s) and/or for the transmission of power. In a preferred embodiment, the system is capable of open- and closed-loop operation. In closed-loop operation, at least one implant includes a sensor, and the sensed condition is used to adjust stimulation parameters.
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McGivern James P.
Whitehurst Todd K.
Advanced Bionics Corporation
Bishop Laura Haburay
Bockelman Mark
Gold Bryant R.
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