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The implantable stimulator in accordance with the principles of the present invention utilizes a high value, small sized capacitor having at least a capacitive rating of 0.1 farads which is completely contained within the implantable stimulator. This high value, small size capacitor or series of cap

The implantable stimulator in accordance with the principles of the present invention utilizes a high value, small sized capacitor having at least a capacitive rating of 0.1 farads which is completely contained within the implantable stimulator. This high value, small size capacitor or series of capacitors enables the implantable stimulator to deliver, on a controlled and continual basis, electric stimulation pulses to targeted tissues over at least a 8 period. Further, the capacitive power source is recharged or replenished via an external, RF coupled device on a daily or other long term periodic basis. The method includes providing, on an exclusive basis, power to an implantable stimulator via a high value capacitive source during at least a twenty-four cycle of substantially continual delivery of electric stimulation pulses to targeted tissue. The method includes incorporating and containing a capacitive device in the implantable stimulator wherein the capacitive device has a capacitive rating of at least 0.1 farads. The capacitive device captures and stores a pre-determined amount of coulombs of electrical energy. This electrical energy is utilized to power the implantable stimulator during the 8 hour cycle during substantial continual delivery of electric stimulation pulses, all based upon energy stored by the capacitive device.

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A system for delivering, in a controlled manner, one or more electric stimulation pulses to targeted tissue comprising: an implantable stimulator, said stimulator capable of delivering, in a controlled manner, one or more electric stimulation pulses to targeted tissue; a power source, contained with

A system for delivering, in a controlled manner, one or more electric stimulation pulses to targeted tissue comprising: an implantable stimulator, said stimulator capable of delivering, in a controlled manner, one or more electric stimulation pulses to targeted tissue; a power source, contained within said implantable stimulator, sufficient to supply power to said implantable stimulator on an exclusive basis over at least an 8 hour period, said power source including a high value, small size capacitive energy storage unit having a capacitive rating of at least 0.1 farads; and an inductor coil adapted to gather emf power transmissions, a rectifier and a voltage regulator, all electrically coupled to said capacitive energy storage unit and incorporated into said implantable stimulator, for supplying replenishing current to said capacitive energy storage unit.