Invented by Peter Andrew Crosby, John Woodard, TC1 LLC

The market for implantable medical devices has been growing steadily over the past few years. These devices are designed to be implanted into the human body to help treat a variety of medical conditions. They are used in a wide range of medical specialties, including cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and ophthalmology. One of the key drivers of the market for implantable medical devices is the aging population. As people age, they are more likely to develop chronic medical conditions that require long-term treatment. Implantable medical devices can help manage these conditions and improve quality of life. Additionally, advances in technology have made these devices more effective and easier to use, which has further fueled demand. Another factor driving the market for implantable medical devices is the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. These conditions often require ongoing treatment and monitoring, and implantable devices can help patients manage their symptoms and improve their overall health. The market for implantable medical devices is also being driven by the growing trend towards personalized medicine. As our understanding of genetics and disease continues to advance, doctors are increasingly able to tailor treatments to individual patients. Implantable devices can play a key role in this approach, as they can be customized to meet the specific needs of each patient. Despite the many benefits of implantable medical devices, there are also some challenges that must be addressed. One of the biggest challenges is the cost of these devices, which can be prohibitively expensive for many patients. Additionally, there are concerns about the long-term safety and effectiveness of these devices, as well as the potential for complications and infections. Overall, the market for implantable medical devices is expected to continue growing in the coming years. As technology continues to advance and our understanding of disease improves, these devices will play an increasingly important role in the treatment of a wide range of medical conditions. However, it will be important to address the challenges associated with these devices in order to ensure that they are accessible and safe for all patients who need them.

The TC1 LLC invention works as follows

An active implantable medical device that includes a therapeutic, controller, and at least one rechargeable batteries. A single hermetically sealed housing contains a rechargeable, therapeutic, and controller. Additionally, a hermetically sealed enclosure protects a wireless interface as well as a commutator.

Background for Implantable medical devices

An electrode system is an active implantable medical device that provides the therapeutic action. A pacemaker or implantable cardiac defibrillator can be built in such a manner that all components, except the ones providing therapeutic action, are contained within a single package. This is often hermetically sealed. There are more complex active implantable medical devices or those with a mechanical therapeutic effect (such as AbioCor). Implantable artificial hearts by Abiomed, Danvers (Mass., USA) have been in the past placed in multiple parts with separate hermetically sealed housings. The components typically included a controller, at most one battery, and a therapy device. A therapeutic device is a medical device that actively treats a patient’s medical condition and requires power to operate. Some examples of therapeutic devices are pacemakers, left ventricle assistance devices, cochlear implant, implanted hearing aids and neural simulators.

The implanted medical devices can be bulky because each component includes its own hermetic sealed housing. Patients who have been implanted with such devices may be at greater risk of infection due to the increased surface area of multiple hermetical sealed homes. Multiple components can increase manufacturing costs and compromise system reliability.

U.S. Pat. No. No. No. No. These disclosures only describe a therapeutic device that includes a battery. They do not include a device controller or controller within the hermetically sealed housing. The devices might require an additional implanted controller or controller that is carried externally relative the patient.

The present invention seeks to at least address or improve one or more of those disadvantages that are associated with the prior art.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE INVENTION

According to a first aspect, the present invention comprises an implantable medical device that includes a therapeutic device and a controller. At least one rechargeable lithium battery is also included. A single hermetically sealed housing contains said therapeutic device, said controller, and said rechargeable batteries.

Preferably said hermetically sealed housing also encapsulates wireless interface.

Preferably said hermetically sealed housing also encapsulates the commutator.

Preferably said therapeutic device is a Rotary Blood Pump.

Preferably, a percutaneous leads is connected thereto.

Preferably, the TETS is connected to it.

According to a second aspect, the present invention comprises an active implantable medical system comprising a therapeutic instrument, a controller and an electrically conductive coil. At least one rechargeable batteries is also included. A first hermetically sealed housing contains said controller, said coil, and said rechargeable lithium battery.

Preferably, a second hermetically sealed enclosure encapsulates the therapeutic device.

According to a third aspect, the present invention comprises an active implantable medical system comprising a therapeutic device and a controller. An electrically conductive coil and at least one rechargeable batteries are enclosed in a first hermetically sealed enclosure.

According to a fourth aspect, the present inventions consist of a controller for therapeutic devices disposed within an implantable medical device. Said controller and therapeutic device are adapted to be powered at least by one rechargeable lithium battery. The housing containing said controller, said therapeutic device, and said rechargeable batteries is hermetically sealed.

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