APPARATUS WITH ENHANCED STIMULATION WAVEFORMS

A medical apparatus for a patient comprises an implantable system. The implantable system comprises a first implantable device comprising: at least one implantable functional element configured to deliver stimulation energy to tissue of the patient; and an implantable controller configured to provide a stimulation waveform to the at least one implantable functional element, the stimulation waveform comprising one or more stimulation parameters. The apparatus is configured to randomly vary at least one of the one or more stimulation parameters. Methods of providing stimulation energy with randomly varying stimulation parameters are also provided. 1. A medical apparatus for a patient , comprising:an implantable systemwherein the implantable system comprises a first implantable device comprising:at least one implantable functional element configured to deliver stimulation energy to tissue of the patient; andan implantable controller configured to provide a stimulation waveform to the at least one implantable functional element, the stimulation waveform comprising one or more stimulation parameters,wherein the apparatus is configured to randomly vary at least one of the one or more stimulation parameters.2. The medical apparatus according to any claim herein , wherein the apparatus is configured to treat pain.3. The medical apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the apparatus is configured to treat pain selected from the group consisting of: back pain; joint pain; neuropathic pain; tennis elbow; muscle pain; shoulder pain; chronic claim 2 , intractable pain of the back; chronic intractable pain of the lower limbs; unilateral pain; bilateral pain; neuropathic groin pain; perineal pain; phantom limb pain; complex regional pain syndrome; failed back surgery syndrome; cluster headaches; migraines; inflammatory pain; arthritis; abdominal pain; pelvic pain; and combinations thereof.4. The medical apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the apparatus is configured to ...

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR POSITIONING EXTERNAL DEVICES IN RELATION TO IMPLANTED DEVICES

A stimulation system for a patient is provided. The system comprises: at least one implantable device comprising at least one implantable antenna; and an external device comprising at least one external antenna, wherein the at least one external antenna transfers power to the at least one implantable antenna. The at least one implantable device delivers therapy to the patient. A patient attachment device or body covering positions the at least one external antenna relative to the patient. 1. A stimulation system for a patient comprising:at least one implantable device comprising at least one implantable antenna; andan external device comprising at least one external antenna, wherein the at least one external antenna transfers power to the at least one implantable antenna;wherein the at least one implantable device delivers therapy to the patient.2. The system according to any claim herein , wherein the system is defined by a Z-parameter matrix including cross terms , wherein the at least one implantable antenna and the at least one external antenna each comprise an impedance , wherein the cross terms represent coupling between the antennas , and wherein the power transfer is optimized based on the antenna impedances and the cross terms.3. The system according to any claim herein , wherein the system is defined by a Z-parameter matrix , and wherein variation of the matrix is due to lateral displacement , rotational displacement , and/or depth displacement between the external device and at least one implantable device.4. The system according to any claim herein , wherein the at least one external antenna comprises a single-turn loop antenna with an impedance and the at least one implantable antenna comprises a single-turn loop antenna with an impedance , wherein the system is defined by a Z-parameter matrix including values representing the antenna impedances and the coupling between the at least one external antenna and at least one implantable antenna , and wherein ...

METHOD OF MAKING AND USING AN APPARATUS FOR A LOCOMOTIVE MICRO-IMPLANT USING ACTIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC PROPULSION

Described is a locomotive implant for usage within a predetermined magnetic field. In one embodiment magnetohydrodynamics is used to generate thrust with a plurality of electrodes. In another embodiment, asymmetric drag forces are used to generate thrust. 1. (canceled)2. A method for wireless power transmission to an implantable device operating in a biological environment utilizing a wireless power transmitter having a first match circuit and one or more transmitting antennae , and a wireless power receiver having a second match circuit and one or more receiving antennae , the method comprising:setting an operation of the wireless power receiver at a power signal frequency, the power signal frequency having a wavelength in the biological environment;positioning the wireless power transmitter apart from the wireless power receiver by a distance in the range between the wavelength/100 and the wavelength*100 in a medium of the biological environment;transmitting, by the wireless power transmitter, a power signal; andreceiving, by the wireless power receiver, the transmitted power signal as a received power signal.3. The method according to claim 2 , the method further comprising tuning claim 2 , utilizing simultaneous conjugate matching claim 2 , the first match circuit of the wireless power transmitter and the second match circuit of the wireless power receiver to maximize power transfer efficiency.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the one or more transmitting antennae comprise a single turn loop or a coil with multiple turns.5. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the one or more receiving antennae comprise a single turn loop or a coil with multiple turns.6. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising powering claim 2 , utilizing the received power signal claim 2 , the implantable device claim 2 , wherein the implantable device does not include a battery.7. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the implantable device incorporates a ...

Stimulation apparatus

A medical apparatus for a patient comprises an external system and an implantable system. The external system is configured to transmit one or more transmission signals, each transmission signal comprising at least power or data. The implantable system is configured to receive the one or more transmission signals from the external system, and to deliver stimulation energy to the patient. Methods of delivering stimulation energy are also provided.

STIMULATION APPARATUS

A medical apparatus for a patient comprises an external system and an implantable system. The external system is configured to transmit one or more transmission signals, each transmission signal comprising at least power or data. The implantable system is configured to receive the one or more transmission signals from the external system, and to deliver stimulation energy to the patient. Methods of delivering stimulation energy are also provided. 147.-. (canceled)48. A medical apparatus for a patient , comprising:an implantable system including a first implantable device comprising:a first lead comprising a first set of multiple stimulation elements comprising at least a first stimulation element and a second stimulation element, wherein the first set of multiple stimulation elements are configured to deliver stimulation energy to the patient; andan implantable controller comprising a current source,wherein the controller is configured to:configure the first stimulation element elements as a cathode, and configure the second stimulation element and each of any additional stimulation elements as an anode;wherein the current source is configured to deliver a first current pulse to the first stimulation element, wherein the first current pulse passes through tissue and is received by the second stimulation element and each of the any additional stimulation elements;wherein the controller is further configured to measure a first voltage pulse that results at the first stimulation element due to the delivery of the first current pulse; andwherein the controller is further configured to determine the approximate impedance of the first stimulation element based on the resulting first voltage pulse.49. The apparatus according to claim 48 , wherein the approximate impedance of the first stimulation element is an upper bound of the actual impedance of the first stimulation element.50. The apparatus according to claim 48 , wherein the controller is further configured to: ...

STIMULATION APPARATUS

Provided is a medical apparatus for a patient comprising an external system and an implantable system. The external system can be configured to transmit one or more transmission signals, each transmission signal comprising at least power or data. The implantable system can be configured to receive the one or more transmission signals from the external system. The external system comprises a first external device comprising at least one external antenna configured to transmit a first transmission signal to the implantable system. The implantable system comprises a first implantable device comprising at least one implantable antenna configured to receive the first transmission signal from the first external device. At least one of the external antenna or implantable antenna comprises an antenna assembly comprising: at least one transmitting/receiving antenna; and at least one shielding element positioned between the at least one transmitting/receiving antenna and an interfering component. 1. (canceled)2. A medical apparatus for a patient , comprising:an external system configured to transmit one or more transmission signals, each transmission signal comprising at least power or data; andan implantable system configured to receive the one or more transmission signals from the external system; an external antenna assembly configured to transmit a first transmission signal to the implantable system, the first transmission signal comprising at least power or data;', 'an external transmitter configured to drive the external antenna assembly;', 'an external power supply configured to provide power to at least the external transmitter; and', 'an external controller configured to control the external transmitter; and, 'wherein the external system comprises a first external device comprising an implantable antenna assembly configured to receive the first transmission signal from the first external device;', 'an implantable receiver configured to receive the first transmission ...

APPARATUS WITH ENHANCED STIMULATION WAVEFORMS

A medical apparatus for a patient comprises an implantable system. The implantable system comprises a first implantable device comprising: at least one implantable functional element configured to deliver stimulation energy to tissue of the patient; and an implantable controller configured to provide a stimulation waveform to the at least one implantable functional element, the stimulation waveform comprising one or more stimulation parameters. The apparatus is configured to randomly vary at least one of the one or more stimulation parameters. Methods of providing stimulation energy with randomly varying stimulation parameters are also provided. 1. A method for treating a patient , the method comprising:delivering therapeutic stimulation energy to a tissue of the patient, the therapeutic stimulation energy being based on a therapeutic stimulation waveform,wherein the therapeutic stimulation waveform comprises bursts of trains of pulses, each train having a train-on period from a beginning of a first pulse of said train to an end of a last pulse of said train, wherein there is a train-off quiescent period between an end of one train and a beginning of a next train, and', 'each burst having a burst-on period from a beginning of a first pulse of a first train of said burst to an end of a last pulse of a last train of said burst, wherein there is a burst-off quiescent period between an end of one burst and a beginning of a next burst, and, 'wherein each train comprises a series of pulses and each burst comprises a series of trains,'}wherein the therapeutic stimulation waveform comprises a plurality of waveform parameters including the train-on period, the train-off quiescent period, the train-off quiescent period, the burst-on period, and the burst-off quiescent period, said waveform parameters being selected to effect treatment of the patient.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the train-on period is between 1 μsec and 100 msec.3. The method according to claim ...

Stimulation apparatus

A medical apparatus for a patient comprises an external system and an implantable system. The external system is configured to transmit one or more transmission signals, each transmission signal comprising at least power or data. The implantable system is configured to receive the one or more transmission signals from the external system, and to deliver stimulation energy to the patient. Methods of delivering stimulation energy are also provided.

Method of making and using an apparatus for a locomotive micro-implant using active electromagnetic propulsion

Described is a locomotive implant for usage within a predetermined magnetic field. In one embodiment magnetohydrodynamics is used to generate thrust with a plurality of electrodes. In another embodiment, asymmetric drag forces are used to generate thrust.

Apparatus with enhanced stimulation waveforms

A medical apparatus for a patient comprises an implantable system. The implantable system comprises a first implantable device comprising: at least one implantable functional element configured to deliver stimulation energy to tissue of the patient; and an implantable controller configured to provide a stimulation waveform to the at least one implantable functional element, the stimulation waveform comprising one or more stimulation parameters. The apparatus is configured to randomly vary at least one of the one or more stimulation parameters. Methods of providing stimulation energy with randomly varying stimulation parameters are also provided.

Apparatus with enhanced stimulation waveforms

A medical apparatus for a patient comprises an implantable system. The implantable system comprises a first implantable device comprising: at least one implantable functional element configured to deliver stimulation energy to tissue of the patient; and an implantable controller configured to provide a stimulation waveform to the at least one implantable functional element, the stimulation waveform comprising one or more stimulation parameters. The apparatus is configured to randomly vary at least one of the one or more stimulation parameters. Methods of providing stimulation energy with randomly varying stimulation parameters are also provided.

Devices and methods for positioning external devices in relation to implanted devices

A stimulation system for a patient is provided. The system comprises: at least one implantable device comprising at least one implantable antenna; and an external device comprising at least one external antenna, wherein the at least one external antenna transfers power to the at least one implantable antenna. The at least one implantable device delivers therapy to the patient. A patient attachment device or body covering positions the at least one external antenna relative to the patient.

Stimulation apparatus

A medical apparatus for a patient comprises an external system and an implantable system. The external system is configured to transmit one or more transmission signals, each transmission signal comprising at least power or data. The implantable system is configured to receive the one or more transmission signals from the external system, and to deliver stimulation energy to the patient. Methods of delivering stimulation energy are also provided.

Stimulation apparatus

STIMULATION APPARATUS ABSTRACT A medical apparatus for a patient comprises an external system and an implantable system. The external system is configured to transmit one or more transmission signals, each transmission signal comprising at least power or data. The implantable system is configured to receive the one or more transmission signals from the external system, and to deliver stimulation energy to the patient. Methods of delivering stimulation energy are also provided.

Devices for positioning external devices in relation to implanted devices

Method of making and using an apparatus for a locomotive micro-implant using active electromagnetic propulsion

Described is a locomotive implant for usage within a predetermined magnetic field. In one embodiment magnetohydrodynamics is used to generate thrust with a plurality of electrodes. In another embodiment, asymmetric drag forces are used to generate thrust.

Devices and methods for positioning external devices in relation to implanted devices

A stimulation system for a patient is provided. The system comprises: at least one implantable device comprising at least one implantable antenna; and an external device comprising at least one external antenna, wherein the at least one external antenna transfers power to the at least one implantable antenna. The at least one implantable device delivers therapy to the patient. A patient attachment device or body covering positions the at least one external antenna relative to the patient.

Devices and methods for positioning external devices in relation to implanted devices

A stimulation system for a patient is provided. The system comprises: at least one implantable device comprising at least one implantable antenna; and an external device comprising at least one external antenna, wherein the at least one external antenna transfers power to the at least one implantable antenna. The at least one implantable device delivers therapy to the patient. A patient attachment device or body covering positions the at least one external antenna relative to the patient.

Stimulation apparatus

Devices and methods for positioning external devices in relation to implanted devices

A stimulation system for a patient is provided. The system comprises: at least one implantable device comprising at least one implantable antenna; and an external device comprising at least one external antenna, wherein the at least one external antenna transfers power to the at least one implantable antenna. The at least one implantable device delivers therapy to the patient. A patient attachment device or body covering positions the at least one external antenna relative to the patient.

Apparatus with enhanced stimulation waveforms

Devices and methods for positioning external devices in relation to implanted devices

A stimulation system for a patient is provided. The system comprises: at least one implantable device comprising at least one implantable antenna; and an external device comprising at least one external antenna, wherein the at least one external antenna transfers power to the at least one implantable antenna. The at least one implantable device delivers therapy to the patient. A patient attachment device or body covering positions the at least one external antenna relative to the patient.