Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Bockelman, Mark W (Department: 3766)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
C320S121000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07962212
ABSTRACT:
Implantable medical device power circuits are disclosed. Multiple batteries may be provided, along with a number of switches, enabling a plurality of battery and power circuit configurations to be defined. Configurations of the power circuit may be changed in response to changes in battery status as the batteries are used and/or near end-of-life. Configurations of the power circuit may also be performed in response to changes in device operation. Methods associated with operating such circuits and implantable medical devices are also disclosed.
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Julian Marcus F.
Signoff David M.
Bockelman Mark W
Cameron Health, Inc.
Lee Erica
Pramudji Ari
Pramudji Law Group PLLC
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