The invention includes systems and methods for stimulating intramuscular angiogenesis by placing a biocompatible device within the tissue of a muscle. The biocompatible device is dimensionally adapted for placement within the tissue of a muscle. Placement of the biocompatible device within the muscle...http://www.google.de/patents/US6692520?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6692520 - Systems and methods for imbedded intramuscular implants