Inductively rechargeable implantable device with reduced eddy currents

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9531195
APP PUB NO 20120274271A1
SERIAL NO

13098020

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A case for an implantable medical device includes a metal case portion, having an inside and an outside, configured to attach to at least one other case portion to define a biocompatible case for the implantable medical device. The metal case portion has a plurality of grooves disposed on at least one of the inside and the outside, the grooves being oriented substantially perpendicular to an expected direction of eddy currents produced by an inductive recharging coil in proximity thereto.

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LIVANOVA USA INC100 CYBERONICS BLVD HOUSTON TX 77058

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chow, Eric Y Houston, US 15 1145
Cowley, Anthony W Houston, US 6 109
Flesher, James L Charlotte, US 4 46
Floyd, Jared B Ferndale, US 5 97
Hussain, Saadat Houston, US 51 487
Shen, Jianxiang Houston, US 3 41
Thompson, David L Houston, US 176 22610

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