Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Electrolytic systems or devices – Liquid electrolytic capacitor
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-31
2011-05-31
Thomas, Eric (Department: 2835)
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Electrolytic systems or devices
Liquid electrolytic capacitor
C361S509000, C361S506000, C607S005000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07952853
ABSTRACT:
A capacitor for an implantable medical device is presented. The capacitor includes an anode, a cathode, a separator therebetween, and an electrolyte over the anode, cathode, and separator. The electrolyte includes ingredients comprising acetic acid, ammonium acetate, phosphoric acid, and tetaethylene glycol dimethyl ether. The capacitor has an operating voltage ninety percent or greater of its formation voltage.
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Hossick-Schott Joachim
Norton John D.
Rorvick Anthony W.
Viste Mark E.
Medtronic Inc.
Mueting Raasch & Gebhardt, P.A.
Sinclair David M
Thomas Eric
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