# US 11,439,832 B2 · Implantable electronic devices > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,439,832 B2 - Document ID: US11439832B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/691,738 - Filed: 2019-11-22 - Published: 2020-07-09 - Granted: 2022-09-13 - Earliest claimed: 2019-01-09 - Assignees: Stimwave Technologies Incorporated - Applicants: Stimwave Technologies Incorporated - Inventors: Laura Tyler Perryman; Graham Patrick Greene; Benjamin Speck; Patrick Larson; Paul Lombard - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11439832B2 ## CPC - A61N 1/375: Constructional arrangements, e.g. casings - A61N 1/05: for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode (A61N1/06 takes precedence) - A61N 1/37205: {Microstimulators, e.g. implantable through a cannula} - A61N 1/3787: {from an external energy source} - A61N 1/37229: {Shape or location of the implanted or external antenna} - H01Q 1/273: {Adaptation for carrying or wearing by persons or animals} - H01Q 1/38: formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support {(patch antennas H01Q9/0407; microstrip dipole antennas H01Q9/065; microstrip slot antennas H01Q13/106; transmission line microstrip antennas H01Q13/206; manufacturing reflecting surfaces using insulating material for supporting the reflecting surface H01Q15/142)} - H05K 1/118: {specially for flexible printed circuits, e.g. using folded portions} - H05K 1/165: {incorporating printed inductors} - H05K 1/189: characterised by the use of flexible or folded printed circuits - H05K 2201/0154: Polyimide - H05K 2201/0311: Metallic part with specific elastic properties, e.g. bent piece of metal as electrical contact - H05K 2201/0939: Curved pads, e.g. semi-circular or elliptical pads or lands - H05K 2201/10098: Components for radio transmission, e.g. radio frequency identification [RFID] tag, printed or non-printed antennas - H05K 2201/10265: Metallic coils or springs, e.g. as part of a connection element - A61N: ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY (measurement of bioelectric currents A61B; surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body A61B18/00; anaesthetic apparatus in general A61M; incandescent lamps H01K; infrared radiators for heating H05B) - H01Q: ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS (radiators or antennas for microwave heating H05B6/72) - H05K: PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ## Abstract An implantable electronic device includes a flexible circuit board, one or more circuit components attached to the flexible circuit board and configured to convert electrical energy into electrical pulses, and one or more electrodes attached to the flexible circuit board without cables connecting the electrodes to each other or to the flexible circuit board, the one or more electrodes configured to apply the electrical pulses to a tissue adjacent the implantable electronic device. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An implantable electronic device, comprising: a flexible circuit board; one or more circuit components attached to the flexible circuit board and configured to convert electrical energy into electrical pulses; one or more electrodes attached to the flexible circuit board without cables connecting the electrodes to each other or to the flexible circuit board, the one or more electrodes configured to apply the electrical pulses to a tissue adjacent the implantable electronic device; and one or more joints that attach the one or more electrodes to the flexible circuit board. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The implantable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the one or more joints include a rectangular joint. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The implantable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the one or more joints comprise one or more of stainless steel, platinum, platinum-iridium, gallium-nitride, titanium-nitride, and iridium-oxide. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The implantable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the one or more joints are part of the one or more electrodes. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The implantable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the one or more joints have a thickness of about 0.05 mm to about 0.5 mm. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The implantable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the one or more electrodes are attached to the flexible circuit board respectively along one or more interior surfaces of the one or more electrodes. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The implantable electronic device of claim 6, wherein the one or more interior surfaces have a shape that is complimentary to at least one or more portions of one or more joints. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The implantable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the one or more electrodes are attached to the flexible circuit board respectively along one or more exterior surfaces of the one or more electrodes. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The implantable electronic device of claim 8, wherein the one or more exterior surfaces have a shape that is complimentary to at least one or more portions of one or more joints. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The implantable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the one or more electrodes are attached to the flexible circuit board in an automated manner. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The implantable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the one or more electrodes are attached to the flexible circuit board via laser welding, soldering, or conductive epoxy application. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The implantable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the one or more electrodes have a generally tubular shape. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The implantable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the one or more electrodes are directly attached to the flexible circuit board. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The implantable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the one or more electrodes are attached to the flexible circuit board within a compressive mechanical structure. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The implantable electronic device of claim 1, further comprising an antenna attached to the flexible circuit board and configured to receive an input signal carrying the electrical energy. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The implantable electronic device of claim 15, wherein the antenna comprises a layer of the flexible circuit board. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The implantable electronic device of claim 15, wherein the antenna is oriented parallel to one or more circuits. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The implantable electronic device of claim 15, wherein the antenna is oriented perpendicular to one or more circuits. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The implantable electronic device of claim 15, wherein the antenna comprises two separate portions. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The implantable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the implantable electronic device is sized to be passed through an introducer needle.