Connectorized cochlear implant systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9861819
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14909972

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An exemplary system includes 1) a cochlear implant module configured to be implanted within a patient and including cochlear implant circuitry configured to apply electrical stimulation representative of one or more audio signals to the patient, 2) a first connector assembly coupled to the cochlear implant module and configured to be implanted within the patient, the first connector assembly including a first induction coil, 3) an implantable module configured to be implanted within the patient, and 4) a second connector assembly coupled to the implantable module and configured to be implanted within the patient, the second connector assembly including a second induction coil. The first connector assembly may be configured to be removably connected to the second connector assembly in order to facilitate inductive transfer of power between the first induction coil and the second induction coil. Corresponding systems are also disclosed.

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ADVANCED BIONICS AG8712 STAEFA

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Kulkarni, Abhijit Newbury Park, US 79 2152
Suwito, Wantjinarjo Longmont, US 46 477

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