Method and apparatus for solid state pulse therapy capacitor

Details Method and apparatus for solid state pulse therapy capacitor Method and apparatus for solid state pulse therapy capacitor

2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Layno, Carl H (Department: 3766)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

C607S004000, C607S005000, C361S311000, C361S312000, C361S313000

Reexamination Certificate

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07979120

ABSTRACT:
One embodiment includes an apparatus that includes an implantable device housing, a capacitor disposed in the implantable device housing, the capacitor including a dielectric comprising CaCu3Ti4O12 and BaTiO3, the dielectric insulating an anode from a cathode and pulse control electronics disposed in the implantable device housing and connected to the capacitor.

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