| 摘要 |
<p>The implantable stimulator 1 of the present invention, having a rechargeable lithium ion power source 2, delivers electrical stimulation pulses, in a controlled manner, to a targeted site 4, 5, 6, 7 within a patient. This lithium ion power source, contained within the implantable stimulator, can supply sufficient power to the implantable stimulator on an exclusive basis over at least about 4 days, the power source including a high value, small size lithium ion storage unit having a power rating of at least 50 milliamp hours. The implantable stimulator of the present invention also has an inductor 11 adapted to gather EMF power transmissions. The implantable stimulator can be replenished with electrical power by an electrical power replenisher, external to the implantable stimulator, to replenish the lithium ion power source up to its maximum rated voltage by generating the EMF power transmissions near the inductor. <IMAGE></p> |
