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Method of making and using an apparatus for a locomotive micro-implant using active electromagnetic propulsion

US10320232B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 2016
Grant dateJun 11, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02J2310/23
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described is a locomotive implant for usage within a predetermined magnetic field. In one embodiment magnetohydrodynamics is used to generate thrust with a plurality of electrodes. In another embodiment, asymmetric drag forces are used to generate thrust.

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