Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1980-02-19
1982-08-24
Kamm, William E.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
A61N 136
Patent
active
043456030
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for monitoring the status of a battery in an implantable device for a human, the device being a tissue stimulator, drug dispensing apparatus, or the like. More specifically, a battery monitoring apparatus is disclosed whereby a user is sensually stimulated whenever an implanted battery exhibits predetermined characteristics. In one embodiment, the internal resistance of a battery is periodically monitored by loading the battery at predetermined intervals. When the internal resistance exhibits a predetermined characteristic, a battery alarm circuit is activated which causes a small voltage differential to be applied under and across the skin of the user, thereby creating a mildly tingling sensation in his skin. This tingling sensation alerts the user that the battery needs to be replaced or recharged. A magnet is provided for externally disabling the monitoring apparatus after the user has been alerted that the battery needs replacement. In a further embodiment, the alarm circuitry activates an audio signal generator which provides an audibly detectable beep when the battery needs to be replaced or recharged. In a still further embodiment, the battery output voltage is compared to a predetermined reference voltage source within the implantable device. The user is sensually stimulated whenever the battery output voltage, or a voltage related to the battery output voltage, drops below the predetermined reference voltage.
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Buskirk John F.
Kamm William E.
Pacesetter Systems Inc.
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