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Implantable capacitive pressure sensor apparatus and methods regarding same
US8424388B2 · filed 2011-01-28 · granted 2013-04-23 · Medtronic, Inc. major
Abstract T1 · from the patent
An implantable capacitive pressure sensor includes a first portion with a diaphragm electrode connectable to ground (positioned so it deforms in response to body pressure) and a second portion with a signal electrode and an insulator material. The signal electrode is provided on and in direct contact with the insulator to electrically isolate it so parasitic capacitance effects on the signal electrode are reduced.
Why it ranks where it does
Capacitive pressure sensor with parasitic isolation (2-inventor).
Signals: see methodology.
Inventors
Michael F. Mattes, David A. Ruben
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