Transcutaneous power conveyance device

Some embodiments of the present disclosure may include a device for conveying power from a location external to a subject to a location within the subject The device may include a flexible carrier, an adhesive on a first side of the carrier, a coil of electrically conductive material associated with the flexible carrier, and a mechanical connector extending from a second side of the carrier opposite the adhesive. The mechanical connector may be configured to be received by and retained by a receiver associated with a housing configured for mounting on the carrier.

Flexible control housing for disposable patch

A medical device control unit may include at least one processing device, a circuit electrically coupled to the at least one processing device, and a flexible housing configured to contain the at least one processing device and the circuit. The flexible housing may include at least one connection portion configured to engage a connector protruding from a flexible carrier, and at least one electrical contact electrically coupled to the circuit and configured to establish an electrical connection with an exposed electrical contact on the flexible carrier when the connection portion is engaged with the at least one connection portion.

Treatment of sleep apnea via bilateral stimulation

A neuromodulation device is provided. The neuromodulation device may include a carrier configured for implantation in a subject, the carrier including a first elongated arm and a second elongated arm, each extending from a central portion of the carrier. The device may further include a first pair of modulation electrodes arranged on the first elongated arm, a second pair of modulation electrodes arranged on the second elongated arm. The carrier may be sized and shaped for implantation in a vicinity of a hypoglossal nerve to be modulated such that the first pair of modulation electrodes is located to modulate a first hypoglossal nerve on a first side of the subject and the second pair of modulation electrodes is located to modulate a second hypoglossal nerve on a second side of the subject.

Transcutaneous power conveyance device

Some embodiments of the present disclosure may include a device for conveying power from a location external to a subject to a location within the subject The device may include a flexible carrier, an adhesive on a first side of the carrier, a coil of electrically conductive material associated with the flexible carrier, and a mechanical connector extending from a second side of the carrier opposite the adhesive. The mechanical connector may be configured to be received by and retained by a receiver associated with a housing configured for mounting on the carrier.

CONTROL HOUSING FOR DISPOSABLE PATCH

A medical device control unit is provided. The control unit may include at least one processing device, a circuit electrically coupled to the at least one processing device, and a flexible housing configured to contain the at least one processing device and the circuit. The flexible housing may include at least one connection portion configured to engage a connector protruding from a flexible carrier, and at least one electrical contact electrically coupled to the circuit and configured to establish an electrical connection with an exposed electrical contact on the flexible carrier when the connection portion is engaged with the at least one connection portion. 113.-. (canceled)14. A control unit for attachment to a subject , the control unit comprising:at least one processing device;a circuit electrically coupled to the at least one processing device; 'an electrical contact exposed on a planar surface of the housing distinct from the mechanical connection, the electrical contact being electrically coupled to the circuit and configured to establish an electrical connection with an exposed electrical contact on a planar surface of the carrier when the housing is connected to the carrier via the mechanical connection, wherein the electrical contact exposed on the planar surface of the housing is arranged to enable the housing to maintain the electrical connection during rotation of the housing with respect to the carrier when the housing is connected to the carrier via the mechanical connection.', 'a housing configured to contain the at least one processing device and the circuit and for releasably connecting to a carrier via a mechanical connection, the housing including15. The control unit of claim 14 , further comprising a primary antenna contained within the housing and configured to communicate with a secondary antenna associated with an implant unit configured for placement in the subject.16. The control unit of claim 14 , wherein the housing is configured to ...

IMPLANT ENCAPSULATION

An implant unit may include a substrate and an implantable circuit arranged on the substrate. An encapsulation structure may be disposed over at least a portion of the substrate and at least a portion of the implantable circuit, the encapsulation structure including a parylene layer and a silicon layer disposed over the parylene layer. 1. A device for treating sleep apnea , the device comprising:a flexible carrier sized and shaped for supporting at least one pair of modulation electrodes in a manner permitting the at least one pair of electrodes to lie between a myelohyoid muscle and a genioglossus muscle, the carrier further including a portion configured to lie between a geniohyoid muscle and the genioglossus muscle for implanation adjacent a genioglossus muscle;an implantable circuit arranged on the substrate; a first polymer layer having a first density; and', 'a second polymer layer disposed over the first polymer layer and having a density which is less than the first density., 'an encapsulation structure disposed over at least a portion of the substrate and at least a portion of the implantable circuit, the encapsulation structure including2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first polymer layer includes parylene and the second polymer layer includes silicone.3. The device of claim 12 , wherein the parylene includes parylene C.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a flexible carrier.5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising an antenna encapsulated by the first polymer layer and the second polymer layer.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the implantable circuit includes at least one meandering electrical trace configured to maintain electrical contact during flexing of the device.7. The device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one pair of modulation electrodes connected to the implantable circuit claim 1 , wherein the first polymer layer includes a first window of exposure over one or more of the modulation electrodes claim 1 ...

Transcutaneous Power Conveyance Device

Some embodiments of the present disclosure may include a device for conveying power from a location external to a subject to a location within the subject The device may include a flexible carrier, an adhesive on a first side of the carrier, a coil of electrically conductive material associated with the flexible carrier, and a mechanical connector extending from a second side of the carrier opposite the adhesive. The mechanical connector may be configured to be received by and retained by a receiver associated with a housing configured for mounting on the carrier. 1. A device for treating sleep apnea by conveying power from a location external to a subject to a location within the subject , the device comprising:a flexible carrier configured for location between a chin and a neck of the subject;an adhesive on a first side of the carrier;a coil of electrically conductive material associated with the flexible carrier, the coil being configured for use in transmitting power to an implant associated with a genioglossus muscle of the subject; anda mechanical connector extending from a second side of the carrier opposite the adhesive, wherein the mechanical connector is configured to be received by and retained by a receiver associated with a housing configured for mounting on the carrier.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising an electrical connector associated with the carrier establishing an electrical connection between housing and coil.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the housing is retained in a manner in which at least a portion of a sidewall and a top of the housing is exposed when mounted to the carrier4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mechanical connector is a rodlike element.5. The device of claim 1 , receiver includes an opening into which the mechanical connector extends.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mechanical connector includes a detent portion.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mechanical connector includes a bayonet connection ...

Transcutaneous power conveyance device

Some embodiments of the present disclosure may include a device for conveying power from a location external to a subject to a location within the subject The device may include a flexible carrier, an adhesive on a first side of the carrier, a coil of electrically conductive material associated with the flexible carrier, and a mechanical connector extending from a second side of the carrier opposite the adhesive. The mechanical connector may be configured to be received by and retained by a receiver associated with a housing configured for mounting on the carrier.

PROGRAMMABLE EXTERNAL CONTROL UNIT

A medical device control unit is provided. The control unit may include a communications interface, a memory, and at least one processing device. The processing device may be configured to cause application of a control signal to a primary antenna associated with a unit external to a subject's body. The processing device may further be configured to monitor a feedback signal indicative of the subject's breathing and store, in the memory, information associated with the feedback signal. The processing device may also cause transmission of the stored information, via the communications interface, to a location remote from the control unit. The processing device may further be configured to receive an update signal, from the location remote from the control unit, and cause application of an updated control signal to the primary antenna based on the update signal. 114-. (canceled)15. A control unit for controlling an implant unit configured for placement in a body of a subject , the subject exhibiting at least one characteristic of sleep disordered breathing , the control unit comprising:a re-programmable memory configured to store information associated with the at least one characteristic of sleep disordered breathing exhibited by the subject; and ["cause generation of a hypoglossal nerve modulation control signal to be applied to a primary antenna associated with a unit external to the subject's body, the hypoglossal nerve modulation control signal being generated based on the information stored in the memory in order to treat the at least one characteristic of sleep disordered breathing exhibited by the subject; and", "cause application of the hypoglossal nerve modulation control signal to the primary antenna in order to wirelessly transmit the hypoglossal nerve modulation control signal to a secondary antenna included on an implant unit located in the subject's body."], 'at least one processing device configured to16. The control unit of claim 15 , wherein the ...

TRANSCUTANEOUS POWER CONVEYANCE DEVICE

Some embodiments of the present disclosure may include a device for conveying power from a location external to a subject to a location within the subject The device may include a flexible carrier, an adhesive on a first side of the carrier, a coil of electrically conductive material associated with the flexible carrier, and a mechanical connector extending from a second side of the carrier opposite the adhesive. The mechanical connector may be configured to he received by and retained by a receiver associated with a housing configured for mounting on the carrier. 1. A device for treating sleep apnea by conveying power from a location external to a subject to a location within the subject , the device comprising:a flexible carrier configured for location between a chin and a neck of the subject; an adhesive on a first side of the carrier:a coil of electrically conductive material associated with the flexible carrier, the coil being configured for use in transmitting power to an implant associated with a genioglossus muscle of tile subject; anda mechanical connector extending from a second side of the carrier opposite the adhesive, wherein the mechanical connector is configured to be received by and retained by a receiver associated with a housing configured for mounting on the carrier.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising an electrical connector associated with the carrier establishing an electrical connection between housing and coil.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the housing is retained in a manner in which at least a portion of a sidewall and a top of the housing is exposed when mounted to the carrier.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mechanical connector is a rodlike element.5. The device of claim 1 , receiver includes an opening into which the mechanical connector extends.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mechanical connector includes a detent portion.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mechanical connector includes a bayonet connection ...

Implant Unit Delivery Tool

An implant unit delivery tool is provided. The implant delivery tool may include a body, a holder disposed at a distal end of the body and adapted to hold an implant unit, and an implant activator associated with the body, the implant activator configured to receive power from a power source. The implant activator may be configured to selectively and wirelessly transfer power from the power source to the implant unit during implantation of the implant unit into the body of a subject to cause modulation of at least one nerve in the body of the subject, and determine a degree of nerve modulation response resulting from the selective and wireless transfer of power from the power source to the implant unit claims.

Arced Implant Unit for Modulation of Nerves

An implant unit configured for implantation into a body of a subject is provided. The implant unit may include a flexible carrier unit including a central portion and two elongated arms extending from the central portion, an antenna, located on the central portion, configured to receive a signal, at least one pair of electrodes arranged on a first elongated arm of the two elongated arms. The at least one pair of electrodes may be adapted to modulate a first nerve. The elongated arms of the flexible carrier may be configured to form an open ended curvature around a muscle with the nerve to be stimulated within an arc of the curvature. 1. An implant unit configured for implantation into a body of a subject , comprising:a flexible carrier unit including a central portion and two elongated arms extending from the central portion;an antenna, located on the central portion, configured to receive a signal;at least one pair of electrodes arranged on a first elongated arm of the two elongated arms, the at least one pair of electrodes being adapted to modulate a first nerve;wherein the elongated arms of the flexible carrier are configured to form an open ended curvature around a muscle with the nerve to be stimulated within an arc of the curvature.2. The implant unit of claim 1 , further comprising a second pair of electrodes located on the second elongated arm claim 1 , configured to modulate a second nerve.3. The implant unit of claim 1 , wherein the curvature of the flexible carrier includes a diameter at least 5 times a diameter of the nerve to be stimulated.4. The implant unit of claim 2 , wherein the first nerve is a left or right hypoglossal nerve and the second nerve is the other one of left or right hypoglossal nerve.5. The implant unit of claim 1 , further comprising a stiffening unit claim 1 , wherein the flexible carrier unit is formed of a first material and the stiffening unit is formed of a second material stiffer than the first material claim 1 , andwherein ...

Flexible Control Housing for Disposable Patch

A medical device control unit is provided. The control unit may include at least one processing device, a circuit electrically coupled to the at least one processing device, and a flexible housing configured to contain the at least one processing device and the circuit. The flexible housing may include at least one connection portion configured to engage a connector protruding from a flexible carrier, and at least one electrical contact electrically coupled to the circuit and configured to establish an electrical connection with an exposed electrical contact on the flexible carrier when the connection portion is engaged with the at least one connection portion. 1. A control unit comprising:at least one processing device;a circuit electrically coupled to the at least one processing device; at least one connection portion configured to engage a connector protruding from a flexible carrier; and', 'at least one electrical contact electrically coupled to the circuit and configured to establish an electrical connection with an exposed electrical contact on the flexible carrier when the connection portion is engaged with the at least one connection portion., 'a flexible housing configured to contain the at least one processing device and the circuit, the flexible housing including2. The control unit of claim 1 , further comprising an antenna contained within the flexible housing.3. The control unit of claim 1 , further comprising a battery contained within the flexible housing.4. The control unit of claim 1 , wherein the processing device and circuit are provided on a flexible circuit board.5. The control unit of claim 1 , wherein the flexible housing contains at least one substantially inflexible component.6. The control unit of claim 1 , wherein the flexible housing includes silicone.7. The control unit of claim 1 , wherein an end of the flexible housing away from a rigid portion is configured to bend approximately 15-60 degrees.8. The control unit of claim 1 , wherein ...

Remote Monitoring and Updating of a Medical Device Control Unit

A medical device control unit is provided. The control unit may include a communications interface, a memory, and at least one processing device. The processing device may be configured to cause application of a control signal to a primary antenna associated with a unit external to a subject's body. The processing device may further be configured to monitor a feedback signal indicative of the subject's breathing and store, in the memory, information associated with the feedback signal. The processing device may also cause transmission of the stored information, via the communications interface, to a location remote from the control unit. The processing device may further be configured to receive an update signal, from the location remote from the control unit, and cause application of an updated control signal to the primary antenna based on the update signal. 1. A control unit , comprising:a communications interface;a memory; and ["cause application of a control signal to a primary antenna associated with a unit external to a subject's body, wherein application of the control signal causes transmission of a modulation signal from the primary antenna to a secondary antenna associated with an implant unit configured for location in the subject's body, the implant unit also being configured to modulate a hypoglossal nerve in response to the control signal applied to the primary antenna;", "monitor a feedback signal indicative of the subject's breathing;", 'store, in the memory, information associated with the feedback signal;', 'cause transmission of the stored information, via the communications interface, to a location remote from the control unit;', 'receive an update signal, via the communications interface, from the location remote from the control unit, the update signal being generated in response to the transmitted, stored information; and', 'cause application of an updated control signal to the primary antenna based on the update signal., 'at least one ...

Dynamic Modification of Modulation Throughout a Therapy Period

A device for controlling operation of a nerve-modulating implant unit from a location external to the body of the subject is provided. The device may include a flexible substrate configured for removable attachment to a subject's skin, a primary antenna disposed on the flexible substrate, and at least one processing device. The processing device may be configured to cause generation of a modulation control signal and application of the modulation control signal to the primary antenna in order to wirelessly transmit the modulation control signal to a secondary antenna on the implant unit to cause modulation of at least one nerve using energy transmitted wirelessly from the primary antenna to the secondary antenna, and cause a plurality of predetermined alterations of at least one characteristic of the modulation control signal over successive applications of the modulation control signal during a therapy period. 1. A device for controlling operation of a nerve-modulating implant unit , configured for location in a body of a subject , from a location external to the body of the subject , the device comprising:a flexible substrate configured for removable attachment to a subject's skin;a primary antenna disposed on the flexible substrate; and cause generation of a modulation control signal and application of the modulation control signal to the primary antenna in order to wirelessly transmit the modulation control signal to a secondary antenna on the implant unit to cause modulation of at least one nerve using energy transmitted wirelessly from the primary antenna to the secondary antenna; and', 'cause a plurality of predetermined alterations of at least one characteristic of the modulation control signal over successive applications of the modulation control signal during a therapy period., 'at least one processing device configured to2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one characteristic includes a current level associated with the modulation control ...

Antenna Buffer Layer for an Electromagnetic Control Unit

A unit for wirelessly transmitting power to an implant unit configured to be located in a subject's body is provided. The unit may include a flexible carrier including an adhesive backing configured for attaching the unit to skin of the subject, an antenna associated with the flexible carrier, the antenna being configured to wirelessly transmit power to the implant unit in response to a signal applied to the antenna, and a buffer layer disposed on the flexible carrier at a position to be between the antenna and the skin of the subject when the carrier is attached to the skin of the subject, the buffer layer being configured to establish an air gap between the skin of the subject and the antenna. 1. A unit for wirelessly transmitting power to an implant unit configured to be located in a subject's body , comprising:a flexible carrier including an adhesive backing configured for attaching the unit to skin of the subject;an antenna associated with the flexible carrier, the antenna being configured to wirelessly transmit power to the implant unit in response to a signal applied to the antenna;a buffer layer disposed on the flexible carrier at a position to be between the antenna and the skin of the subject when the carrier is attached to the skin of the subject, the buffer layer being configured to establish an air gap between the skin of the subject and the antenna.2. The unit of claim 1 , wherein the buffer layer includes a dielectric material.3. The unit of claim 1 , wherein the buffer layer extends beyond a periphery of the antenna.4. The unit of claim 1 , wherein the air gap is at least 250 microns and no more than 5 mm.5. The unit of claim 1 , wherein the buffer layer includes a closed cell foam.6. The unit of claim 1 , wherein the buffer layer establishes the air gap via an extending adhesive sub-layer. This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/836,089, filed Jun. 17, 2013, which is incorporated ...

Ceramic Encapsulation of an Implantable Device

An implantable device is provided. The implantable device may include a flexible carrier configured for implantation in a subject, at least one pair of modulation electrodes associated with the carrier, an antenna configured to receive an electrical signal disposed on the flexible carrier, a circuit electrically coupling the antenna to the at least one pair of modulation electrodes; and a ceramic housing. At least one of the antenna and the circuit may be located within the ceramic housing.

Arced implant unit for modulation of nerves

An implant unit configured for implantation into a body of a subject is provided. The implant unit may include a flexible carrier unit including a central portion and two elongated arms extending from the central portion, an antenna, located on the central portion, configured to receive a signal, at least one pair of electrodes arranged on a first elongated arm of the two elongated arms. The at least one pair of electrodes may be adapted to modulate a first nerve. The elongated arms of the flexible carrier may be configured to form an open ended curvature around a muscle with the nerve to be stimulated within an arc of the curvature.

Treatment of Sleep Apnea via Bilateral Stimulation

A neuromodulation device is provided. The neuromodulation device may include a carrier configured for implantation in a subject, the carrier including a first elongated arm and a second elongated arm, each extending from a central portion of the carrier. The device may further include a first pair of modulation electrodes arranged on the first elongated arm, a second pair of modulation electrodes arranged on the second elongated arm. The carrier may be sized and shaped for implantation in a vicinity of a hypoglossal nerve to be modulated such that the first pair of modulation electrodes is located to modulate a first hypoglossal nerve on a first side of the subject and the second pair of modulation electrodes is located to modulate a second hypoglossal nerve on a second side of the subject. 1. A device , comprising:a carrier configured for implantation in a subject, the carrier including a first elongated arm and a second elongated arm, each extending from a central portion of the carrier;a first pair of modulation electrodes arranged on the first elongated arm;a second pair of modulation electrodes arranged on the second elongated arm;wherein the carrier is sized and shaped for implantation in a vicinity of a hypoglossal nerve to be modulated such that the first pair of modulation electrodes is located to modulate a first hypoglossal nerve on a first side of the subject and the second pair of modulation electrodes is located to modulate a second hypoglossal nerve on a second side of the subject.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the carrier is configured for location on a genioglossus muscle of the subject.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first pair of modulation electrodes and the second pair of modulation electrodes are configured to modulate the first hypoglossal nerve and the second hypoglossal nerve through intervening tissue.4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:an antenna; andat least one circuit electrically coupled to the first pair of ...

Implant unit delivery tool

An implant unit delivery tool is provided. The implant delivery tool may include a body, a holder disposed at a distal end of the body and adapted to hold an implant unit, and an implant activator associated with the body, the implant activator configured to receive power from a power source. The implant activator may be configured to selectively and wirelessly transfer power from the power source to the implant unit during implantation of the implant unit into the body of a subject to cause modulation of at least one nerve in the body of the subject, and determine a degree of nerve modulation response resulting from the selective and wireless transfer of power from the power source to the implant unit claims.

ARCED IMPLANT UNIT FOR MODULATION OF NERVES

An implant unit configured for implantation into a body of a subject is provided. The implant unit may include a flexible carrier unit including a central portion and two elongated arms extending from the central portion, an antenna, located on the central portion, configured to receive a signal, at least one pair of electrodes arranged on a first elongated arm of the two elongated arms. The at least one pair of electrodes may be adapted to modulate a first nerve. The elongated arms of the flexible carrier may be configured to form an open ended curvature around a muscle with the nerve to be stimulated within an arc of the curvature. 1. An implant unit configured for implantation into a body of a subject , comprising:a flexible carrier unit including a central portion and two elongated arms extending from the central portion;at least one pair of electrodes arranged on a first elongated arm of the two elongated arms, the at least one pair of electrodes being adapted to modulate a first nerve;wherein the elongated arms of the flexible carrier are configured to form an open ended curvature around a muscle with the first nerve to be stimulated within an arc of the curvature.2. The implant unit of claim 1 , further comprising a second pair of electrodes located on the second elongated arm claim 1 , configured to modulate a second nerve.3. The implant unit of claim 1 , wherein the curvature of the flexible carrier includes a diameter at least 5 times a diameter of the first nerve to be stimulated.4. The implant unit of claim 2 , wherein the first nerve is a left or right hypoglossal nerve and the second nerve is the other one of left or right hypoglossal nerve.5. The implant unit of claim 1 , further comprising a stiffening unit claim 1 , wherein the flexible carrier unit is formed of a first material and the stiffening unit is formed of a second material stiffer than the first material claim 1 , andwherein the flexible carrier unit conforms to the shape of the stiffening ...

IMPLANT UNIT DELIVERY TOOL

An implant unit delivery tool is provided. The implant delivery tool may include a body, a holder disposed at a distal end of the body and adapted to hold an implant unit, and an implant activator associated with the body, the implant activator configured to receive power from a power source. The the implant activator may be configured to selectively and wirelessly transfer power from the power source to the implant unit during implantation of the implant unit into the body of a subject to cause modulation of at least one nerve in the body of the subject, and determine a degree of nerve modulation response resulting from the selective and wireless transfer of power from the power source to the implant unit claims. 18.-. (canceled)9. A device for testing a functionality of an implant unit , comprising:an implant activator configured to move from a first position to a second position prior to final fixation of the implant unit, the implant unit being configured for implantation within a body of a subject,wherein the implant activator includes a power source, the power source is configured to transfer power from the implant activator to the implant unit when the implant activator is in the second position, andwherein transferring power to the implant unit causes modulation of a nerve of the subject.10. The device of claim 9 , wherein power is wirelessly transferred from the implant activator to the implant unit.11. The device of claim 9 , wherein the implant activator includes a processor configured to regulate the power transfer to the implant unit.12. The device of claim 9 , wherein the power source includes a battery.13. The device of claim 9 , wherein the second position is closer to the implant unit than the first position.14. The device of claim 9 , further comprising a slidable engagement portion configured to cause the implant activator to move toward and away from the implant unit.15. The device of claim 9 , wherein the implant activator is configured to ...

Implant encapsulation

Implant encapsulation

An implant unit may include a substrate and an implantable circuit arranged on the substrate. An encapsulation structure may be disposed over at least a portion of the substrate and at least a portion of the implantable circuit, the encapsulation structure including a parylene layer and a silicon layer disposed over the parylene layer.

Dynamic modification of modulation throughout a therapy period

A device for controlling operation of a nerve-modulating implant unit from a location external to the body of the subject is provided. The device may include a flexible substrate configured for removable attachment to a subject's skin, a primary antenna disposed on the flexible substrate, and at least one processing device. The processing device may be configured to cause generation of a modulation control signal and application of the modulation control signal to the primary antenna in order to wirelessly transmit the modulation control signal to a secondary antenna on the implant unit to cause modulation of at least one nerve using energy transmitted wirelessly from the primary antenna to the secondary antenna, and cause a plurality of predetermined alterations of at least one characteristic of the modulation control signal over successive applications of the modulation control signal during a therapy period.

implant unit supply instrument

resumo da patente de invenã§ã£o para: “instrumento de fornecimento de unidade de implante”. um instrumento de fornecimento de unidade de implante ã© fornecido. o instrumento de fornecimento de implante pode incluir um corpo, um suporte disposto em uma extremidade distal do corpo e adaptado para suportar uma unidade de implante, e um ativador de implante associado com o corpo, o ativador de implante configurado para receber energia de uma fonte de energia. o ativador pode ser configurado para seletivamente e de maneira sem fio transferir energia de uma fonte de energia ã  unidade de implante durante implantaã§ã£o da unidade de implante dentro do corpo de um indivã­duo para ocasionar modulaã§ã£o de pelo menos um nervo no corpo do indivã­duo, e determinar um grau de resposta de modulaã§ã£o de nervo resultante de uma transferãªncia de energia seletiva e de maneira sem fio de uma fonte de energia ã s reivindicaã§ãµes de unidade de implante. patent summary for: “implant unit supply instrument†. an implant unit delivery instrument is provided. the implant delivery instrument may include a body, a holder disposed at a distal end of the body and adapted to support an implant unit, and an implant activator associated with the body, the implant activator configured to receive energy from a source power. the activator may be configured to selectively and wirelessly transfer energy from a power source to the implant unit during implantation of the implant unit within an individual's body to cause modulation of at least one nerve in the subject's body, and determining a degree of nerve modulation response resulting from a selective, wireless energy transfer from a power source to the implant unit claims.

Implant encapsulation

An implant unit may include a substrate and an implantable circuit arranged on the substrate. An encapsulation structure may be disposed over at least a portion of the substrate and at least a portion of the implantable circuit, the encapsulation structure including a parylene layer and a silicon layer disposed over the parylene layer.

Implant unit delivery tool

Dynamic modification of modulation throughout a therapy period

A device for controlling operation of a nerve-modulating implant unit from a location external to the body of the subject is provided. The device may include a flexible substrate configured for removable attachment to a subject's skin, a primary antenna disposed on the flexible substrate, and at least one processing device. The processing device may be configured to cause generation of a modulation control signal and application of the modulation control signal to the primary antenna in order to wirelessly transmit the modulation control signal to a secondary antenna on the implant unit to cause modulation of at least one nerve using energy transmitted wirelessly from the primary antenna to the secondary antenna, and cause a plurality of predetermined alterations of at least one characteristic of the modulation control signal over successive applications of the modulation control signal during a therapy period.

Dynamic modification of modulation throughout a therapy period

A device for controlling operation of a nerve-modulating implant unit from a location external to the body of the subject is provided. The device may include a flexible substrate configured for removable attachment to a subject's skin, a primary antenna disposed on the flexible substrate, and at least one processing device. The processing device may be configured to cause generation of a modulation control signal and application of the modulation control signal to the primary antenna in order to wirelessly transmit the modulation control signal to a secondary antenna on the implant unit to cause modulation of at least one nerve using energy transmitted wirelessly from the primary antenna to the secondary antenna, and cause a plurality of predetermined alterations of at least one characteristic of the modulation control signal over successive applications of the modulation control signal during a therapy period.

Implant unit delivery tool

An implant unit delivery tool is provided. The implant delivery tool may include a body, a holder disposed at a distal end of the body and adapted to hold an implant unit, and an implant activator associated with the body, the implant activator configured to receive power from a power source. The the implant activator may be configured to selectively and wirelessly transfer power from the power source to the implant unit during implantation of the implant unit into the body of a subject to cause modulation of at least one nerve in the body of the subject, and determine a degree of nerve modulation response resulting from the selective and wireless transfer of power from the power source to the implant unit claims.

Implant unit delivery tool

An implant unit delivery tool is provided. The implant delivery tool may include a body, a holder disposed at a distal end of the body and adapted to hold an implant unit, and an implant activator associated with the body, the implant activator configured to receive power from a power source. The the implant activator may be configured to selectively and wirelessly transfer power from the power source to the implant unit during implantation of the implant unit into the body of a subject to cause modulation of at least one nerve in the body of the subject, and determine a degree of nerve modulation response resulting from the selective and wireless transfer of power from the power source to the implant unit claims.

Arced implant unit for modulation of nerves

An implant unit configured for implantation into a body of a subject is provided. The implant unit may include a flexible carrier unit including a central portion and two elongated arms extending from the central portion, an antenna, located on the central portion, configured to receive a signal, at least one pair of electrodes arranged on a first elongated arm of the two elongated arms. The at least one pair of electrodes may be adapted to modulate a first nerve. The elongated arms of the flexible carrier may be configured to form an open ended curvature around a muscle with the nerve to be stimulated within an arc of the curvature.

Implant encapsulation

Acred implant unit for modulation of nerves

An implant unit configured for implantation into a body of a subject is provided. The implant unit may include a flexible carrier unit including a central portion and two elongated arms extending from the central portion, an antenna, located on the central portion, configured to receive a signal, at least one pair of electrodes arranged on a first elongated arm of the two elongated arms. The at least one pair of electrodes may be adapted to modulate a first nerve. The elongated arms of the flexible carrier may be configured to form an open ended curvature around a muscle with the nerve to be stimulated within an arc of the curvature.