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Summary for Patent: 8,547,248
Title:Implantable zero-wire communications system
Abstract:The present invention provides implantable systems that communicate wirelessly with each other using a unique format that enables devices configurations and applications heretofore not possible. Embodiments of the present invention provide communication apparatuses and methods for exchanging information with implantable medical devices. In some embodiments, two implantable devices communicate with each other using quasi-electrostatic signal transmission in a long wavelength/low frequency electromagnetic band, with the patient's body acting as a conductive medium.
Inventor(s):Mark J. Zdeblick, Timothy Robertson
Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
Application Number:US12/063,095
Patent Claim Types:
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Drugs Protected by US Patent 8,547,248

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Patented / Exclusive Use Submissiondate
Otsuka ABILIFY MYCITE KIT aripiprazole TABLET;ORAL 207202-001 Nov 13, 2017 DISCN Yes No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial Y METHOD OF USING A TABLET EMBEDDED WITH A SENSOR THAT COMMUNICATES INFORMATION VIA A SIGNAL THROUGH THE BODY OF A PATIENT TO A RECEIVER ⤷  Start Trial
Otsuka ABILIFY MYCITE KIT aripiprazole TABLET;ORAL 207202-002 Nov 13, 2017 DISCN Yes No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial Y METHOD OF USING A TABLET EMBEDDED WITH A SENSOR THAT COMMUNICATES INFORMATION VIA A SIGNAL THROUGH THE BODY OF A PATIENT TO A RECEIVER ⤷  Start Trial
Otsuka ABILIFY MYCITE KIT aripiprazole TABLET;ORAL 207202-003 Nov 13, 2017 DISCN Yes No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial Y METHOD OF USING A TABLET EMBEDDED WITH A SENSOR THAT COMMUNICATES INFORMATION VIA A SIGNAL THROUGH THE BODY OF A PATIENT TO A RECEIVER ⤷  Start Trial
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Foreign Priority and PCT Information for Patent: 8,547,248

PCT Information
PCT FiledSeptember 01, 2006PCT Application Number:PCT/US2006/034258
PCT Publication Date:March 08, 2007PCT Publication Number: WO2007/028035

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