Abstract: An assembly integrating commercially available capacitors into filtered feedthroughs. A feedthrough assembly comprises a plurality of Input/Output (I/O) conductors, wherein the I/O conductors pass through a hermetic seal such that a first end of the I/O conductors reside on a non-hermetic side of the hermetic seal and a second end of the I/O conductors reside on a hermetic side of the hermetic seal, a printed circuit interconnect substrate residing on the hermetic side of the hermetic seal, and a plurality of ceramic chip capacitors mounted on the printed circuit interconnect substrate, wherein a first end of each capacitor is connected via the interconnect to the second end of an I/O conductor and a second end of each capacitor is connected via the interconnect to a constant voltage level.

Abstract: A tape automated bonding (TAB) structure which includes a flex tape having a conductive lead pattern formed thereon. The conductive lead pattern includes a plurality of leads configured to form an inner lead bond (ILB) portion of the TAB structure. At least one of the plurality of leads is internally routed and has a contact exposed interior to the ILB portion of the TAB structure.

Abstract: A method includes populating components in a cavity of a substrate, disposing a polymer over the components and within the cavity. The polymer is cured and a thin film is formed on the polymer. In addition, a method includes forming an EMI shield within a medical device by depositing a thin film of metal on a surface within the medical device. The thin film of metal, of gold, aluminum, or copper, is formed by vapor deposition or sputtering. An apparatus includes a first substrate assembly including a first substrate having a cavity. A first set of electronic components are disposed within the cavity, and a first polymer is disposed over the first set of components. Deposited on an outer surface of the first polymer by vapor deposition is a thin film of metal. The thin film of metal is electrically coupled with a ground. A second substrate assembly including a second substrate is coupled with the first substrate assembly.

Abstract: The present subject matter includes one embodiment of an apparatus, comprising: a battery including a plurality of flat battery layers disposed in a battery case, the battery case having a planar battery surface which has a battery perimeter; and a capacitor including a plurality of flat capacitor layers disposed in a capacitor case, the capacitor case having a planar capacitor surface which has a capacitor perimeter, the capacitor stacked with the battery such that the planar battery surface and the planar capacitor surface are adjacent, with the capacitor perimeter and the battery perimeter substantially coextensive; a hermetically sealed implantable housing having a first shell and a lid mated to the first shell at a first opening, the first opening sized for passage of the battery, the capacitor, and the programmable electronics, wherein the battery and the capacitor are disposed in the hermetically sealed implantable housing.

Abstract: A tape automated bonding (TAB) structure which includes a flex tape having a conductive lead pattern formed thereon. The conductive lead pattern includes a plurality of leads configured to form an inner lead bond (ILB) portion of the TAB structure. At least one of the plurality of leads is internally routed and has a contact exposed interior to the ILB portion of the TAB structure.

Abstract: A method includes populating components in a cavity of a substrate, disposing a polymer over the components and within the cavity. The polymer is cured and a thin film is formed on the polymer. In addition, a method includes forming an EMI shield within a medical device by depositing a thin film of metal on a surface within the medical device. The thin film of metal, of gold, aluminum, or copper, is formed by vapor deposition or sputtering. An apparatus includes a first substrate assembly including a first substrate having a cavity. A first set of electronic components are disposed within the cavity, and a first polymer is disposed over the first set of components. Deposited on an outer surface of the first polymer by vapor deposition is a thin film of metal. The thin film of metal is electrically coupled with a ground. A second substrate assembly including a second substrate is coupled with the first substrate assembly.

Abstract: A tape automated bonding (TAB) structure which includes a flex tape having a conductive lead pattern formed thereon. The conductive lead pattern includes a plurality of leads configured to form an inner lead bond (ILB) portion of the TAB structure. At least one of the plurality of leads is internally routed and has a contact exposed interior to the ILB portion of the TAB structure.

Abstract: An improved battery design which is particularly suitable for use in an implantable medical device is disclosed. The design utilizes a two-part case for the battery contents which allows freedom with respect to feedthrough locations and battery shape.

Abstract: A method includes populating components in a cavity of a substrate, disposing a polymer over the components and within the cavity. The polymer is cured and a thin film is formed on the polymer. In addition, a method includes forming an EMI shield within a medical device by depositing a thin film of metal on a surface within the medical device. The thin film of metal, of gold, aluminum, or copper, is formed by vapor deposition or sputtering. An apparatus includes a first substrate assembly including a first substrate having a cavity. A first set of electronic components are disposed within the cavity, and a first polymer is disposed over the first set of components. Deposited on an outer surface of the first polymer by vapor deposition is a thin film of metal. The thin film of metal is electrically coupled with a ground. A second substrate assembly including a second substrate is coupled with the first substrate assembly.

Abstract: An improved battery design which is particularly suitable for use in an implantable medical device is disclosed. The design utilizes a two-part case for the battery contents which allows freedom with respect to feedthrough locations and battery shape.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present subject matter includes an apparatus including a non-thin-film battery, the apparatus including a cylindrical implantable housing, electronics disposed in the implantable housing, and a battery disposed in the implantable housing, the battery comprising: a stack including at least one substantially planar anode having a thickness greater than 1 micrometer and at least one substantially planar cathode having a thickness greater than 1 micrometer, a housing enclosing the stack of substantially planar anodes and cathodes, and terminals interconnecting the battery and the electronics, wherein the battery has a volume of less than 0.024 cubic centimeters. The present subject matter includes an implantable medical device having a bobbin battery.

Abstract: The present subject matter includes an apparatus for positioning in an implant site which includes a hermetically sealed shell having an exterior shaped as a function of hydrodynamic drag at the implant site, turbulence at the implant site, fluid sheer stress at the implant site, and stagnation at the implant site; electronics disposed in the hermetically sealed shell and a power source disposed in the hermetically sealed shell.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present subject matter includes an apparatus for storing energy, the apparatus having a first portion comprising a flexible substrate containing a polymer electrolyte and a second portion adapted to provide a conformable housing surrounding the first portion; wherein the apparatus is adapted to provide a source of energy to an implantable device. The apparatus defines a flexible implantable device capable of traversing the circulatory system of a body with minimal obstruction of flow within the circulatory system. Further provided is a method of implanting an power source within the circulatory system of a subject's body.

Abstract: A battery management circuit provides an implantable medical device with power management that allows safe and efficient use of a rechargeable battery. Various ways of monitoring the energy level of the rechargeable battery and controlling the battery recharging process for user convenience and safety are provided.

Abstract: A tape automated bonding (TAB) structure which includes a flex tape having a conductive lead pattern formed thereon. The conductive lead pattern includes a plurality of leads configured to form an inner lead bond (ILB) portion of the TAB structure. At least one of the plurality of leads is internally routed and has a contact exposed interior to the ILB portion of the TAB structure.

Abstract: A tape automated bonding (TAB) structure which includes a flex tape having a conductive lead pattern formed thereon. The conductive lead pattern includes a plurality of leads configured to form an inner lead bond (ILB) portion of the TAB structure. At least one of the plurality of leads is internally routed and has a contact exposed interior to the ILB portion of the TAB structure.

Abstract: An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) has a programmable ICD energy level corresponding to the maximum defibrillation energy deliverable with each defibrillation shock pulse. The ICD energy level is programmable within the maximum energy capacity of the defibrillation capacitor(s) of the ICD. In various embodiments, after a uses enters the ICD energy level, one or more corresponding ICD performance parameters are presented. Restrictions are applied to the energy level programming of the ICD to ensure the predictability of the one or more ICD performance parameters.

Abstract: The present subject matter includes one embodiment of an apparatus, comprising: a battery including a plurality of flat battery layers disposed in a battery case, the battery case having a planar battery surface which has a battery perimeter; and a capacitor including a plurality of flat capacitor layers disposed in a capacitor case, the capacitor case having a planar capacitor surface which has a capacitor perimeter, the capacitor stacked with the battery such that the planar battery surface and the planar capacitor surface are adjacent, with the capacitor perimeter and the battery perimeter substantially coextensive; a hermetically sealed implantable housing having a first shell and a lid mated to the first shell at a first opening, the first opening sized for passage of the battery, the capacitor, and the programmable electronics, wherein the battery and the capacitor are disposed in the hermetically sealed implantable housing.

Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a medical device including an implantable medical device casing including an opening having an inner surface, a screw, and a non-conductive sleeve configured to fit within the opening, the non-conductive sleeve having an outer surface and an inner surface. An example screw includes a top portion including a driver interface, and a threaded bottom portion, at least one of the top portion and the bottom portion being non-conductive. The sleeve and implantable medical device casing are adapted to sealingly engage with the screw when assembled. In another example, a screw includes a compressible rib that forms a seal with a medical device. In an example method, a screw is pressed against a compressible component such as a sleeve or rib to form a seal against a medical device.

Abstract: An improved battery design which is particularly suitable for use in an implantable medical device is disclosed. The design utilizes a two-part case for the battery contents which allows freedom with respect to feedthrough locations and battery shape.