# US 2018/0323652 A1 · Rechargeable impantable cardioverter defibrillator > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2018/0323652 A1 - Document ID: US20180323652A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/031,585 - Filed: 2018-07-10 - Published: 2018-11-08 - Earliest claimed: 2015-05-12 - Assignees: NewPace Ltd. - Applicants: NewPace Ltd. - Inventors: Gera Strommer; Avraham Broder - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180323652A1 ## CPC - H02J 50/12: of the resonant type - A61N 1/37223: {Circuits for electromagnetic coupling} - A61N 1/3756: {Casings with electrodes thereon, e.g. leadless stimulators} - A61N 1/3787: {from an external energy source} - A61N 1/3956: {Implantable devices for applying electric shocks to the heart, e.g. for cardioversion} - A61N 1/3968: {Constructional arrangements, e.g. casings (A61N1/375 takes precedence)} - H02J 50/10: using inductive coupling - H02J 50/80: involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices - H02J 50/90: involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment - H04B 5/79: for data transfer in combination with power transfer - A61N 1/0504: {Subcutaneous electrodes} - A61N 1/0563: {specially adapted for defibrillation or cardioversion} - A61N 1/36507: {controlled by gradient or slope of the heart potential} - A61N 1/37229: {Shape or location of the implanted or external antenna} - A61N 1/395: {for treating atrial fibrillation} - H02J 7/345: {using capacitors as storage or buffering devices} - H02J 2105/46: Medical devices, medical implants or life supporting devices - H02J: ELECTRIC POWER NETWORKS; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY - 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) - H04B: TRANSMISSION ## Abstract Rechargeable implantable cardioverter defibrillator including a hermetically sealed can and at least one lead, coupled with the hermetically sealed can, the hermetically sealed can including at least one high voltage capacitor, an electronic circuit, coupled with the high voltage capacitor and a rechargeable battery, coupled with the electronic circuit and the high voltage capacitor, an outer surface of the hermetically sealed can including an active section and a non-active section, the non-active section being electrically insulated from the active section, wherein a surface area of the active section acts as at least one of an electrode with the lead for forming an electric shock vector for applying a high voltage shock and a sensor for sensing electrical activity and wherein a surface area of the non-active section acts as at least one antenna for transmitting and receiving information wirelessly while also receiving electromagnetic energy to inductively charge the rechargeable battery. ## Claims ### Claim 1 Rechargeable implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) comprising: a hermetically sealed can; and at least one lead, coupled with said hermetically sealed can, said hermetically sealed can comprising: at least one high voltage capacitor; an electronic circuit, coupled with said at least one high voltage capacitor; and a rechargeable battery, coupled with said electronic circuit and said at least one high voltage capacitor; an outer surface of said hermetically sealed can comprising: an active section; and a non-active section, said non-active section being electrically insulated from said active section, wherein a surface area of said active section acts as at least one of an electrode with said at least one lead for forming an electric shock vector for applying a high voltage shock and a sensor for sensing electrical activity; and wherein a surface area of said non-active section acts as at least one antenna for transmitting and receiving information wirelessly while also receiving electromagnetic (EM) energy to inductively charge said rechargeable battery. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The rechargeable ICD according to claim 1, wherein said electronic circuit comprises a processor. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The rechargeable ICD according to claim 1, wherein said electronic circuit comprises a charging circuit, coupled with said rechargeable battery. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The rechargeable ICD according to claim 1, wherein said at least one lead is placed in a location in a patient selected from the list consisting of: intravascularly; and nonvascularly. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The rechargeable ICD according to claim 1, said hermetically sealed can further comprising a dielectric feed-thru, for coupling said at least one lead with at least one of said at least one high voltage capacitor, said electronic circuit and said rechargeable battery. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The rechargeable ICD according to claim 1, said hermetically sealed can further comprising a lead connector, for coupling said at least one lead with at least one of said at least one high voltage capacitor, said electronic circuit and said rechargeable battery. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The rechargeable ICD according to claim 1, wherein said non-active section is made from an insulating material selected from the list consisting of: glass; ceramic; and porcelain. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The rechargeable ICD according to claim 1, wherein said at least one antenna is internal to said non-active section. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The rechargeable ICD according to claim 1, wherein said at least one antenna comprises a transmission antenna and an induction antenna. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The rechargeable ICD according to claim 9, wherein said transmission antenna and said induction antenna are coupled with said electronic circuit and wherein said induction antenna is also coupled with a charging circuit in said active section. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The rechargeable ICD according to claim 10, wherein said induction antenna receives EM energy and wherein said charging circuit converts said received EM energy into electrical energy for inductively recharging said rechargeable battery. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The rechargeable ICD according to claim 9, wherein said transmission antenna only transmits signals and wherein said induction antenna transmits and receives signals. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The rechargeable ICD according to claim 1, wherein said rechargeable battery is a lithium-ion battery. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The rechargeable ICD according to claim 1, wherein said received signals and said transmitted signals are wireless protocol signals. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The rechargeable ICD according to claim 14, wherein said wireless protocol signals are selected from the list consisting of: Bluetooth®; Bluetooth low energy (BLE®); Wi-Fi®; Medical Implant Communication Service (MICS); Medical Implant Communication Service Medical Data Service (MICS/MEDS); and Medical Device Radiocommunications Service (MedRadio). ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The rechargeable ICD according to claim 1, wherein said at least one antenna can wirelessly transmit signals indicative of a status of said rechargeable ICD to an external device; and wherein said at least one antenna can wirelessly receive signals from a programmer for programming said electronic circuit. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The rechargeable ICD according to claim 16, wherein said received signals from said programmer are modulated signals for simultaneously recharging said rechargeable battery and programming said electronic circuit. ### Claim at position 18 -25. (canceled) ### Claim 26 Rechargeable implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) comprising: an active section; and a non-active section, said non-active section being electrically insulated from said active section and forming a hermetically sealed can with said active section, said active section comprising: at least one high voltage capacitor; an electronic circuit, coupled with said at least one high voltage capacitor; and a rechargeable battery, coupled with said electronic circuit and said at least one high voltage capacitor; wherein a surface area of said active section acts as at least one of an electrode for forming an electric shock vector for applying a high voltage shock and a sensor for sensing electrical activity; and wherein a surface area of said non-active section acts as at least one antenna for transmitting and receiving information wirelessly while also receiving electromagnetic (EM) energy to inductively charge said rechargeable battery. ### Claim 27 Rechargeable implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) comprising: a hermetically sealed can; and at least one lead, coupled with said hermetically sealed can, said hermetically sealed can comprising: at least one high voltage capacitor; an electronic circuit, coupled with said at least one high voltage capacitor; a rechargeable battery, coupled with said electronic circuit and said at least one high voltage capacitor; at least one antenna; a dielectric feed-thru, wherein said at least one antenna can wirelessly receive electromagnetic (EM) energy for inductively charging said rechargeable battery; wherein said at least one antenna can wirelessly transmit signals indicative of a status of said rechargeable ICD to an external device; wherein said at least one antenna can wirelessly receive signals from a programmer for programming said electronic circuit; and wherein said at least one antenna is placed on an outer element of said hermetically sealed can and is coupled with said electronic circuit and said rechargeable battery via said dielectric feed-thru. ### Claim 28 (canceled)