Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Patent
1996-03-22
1998-05-26
Kamm, William E.
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
607 63, A61N 114
Patent
active
057557470
ABSTRACT:
An implanted device such as a cochlear implant system includes a housing containing stimulating pulse generating circuitry, and a plurality of electrodes external of the housing and receiving the pulses. Between the pulses, parasitic voltages may build up between the electrodes. In order to control the inrush current due to these parasitic voltages, multi-position switches are provided which selectively couple the electrodes to resistors selected to dissipate the voltages at a preselected maximum current to protect the body organs.
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Carter Paul Michael
Daly Christopher
Money David Kerry
Nygard Tony Mikeal
Olufson Christopher Mark
Evanisko George R.
Kamm William E.
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