Magnetic coupler for hemostatic rotor sealing
US12179008B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M60/827
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for assisting blood flow are provided. The device includes a housing with an inlet and an outlet, and a fluid barrier separating the housing into a first section containing the inlet and outlet, and a second section. The device also includes an impeller shaft coupled to an impeller and a first magnet in the first section of the housing, and a drive shaft coupled to a second magnet in the second section of the housing. The first and second magnets are arranged such that rotation of the drive shaft rotates the second magnet causing rotation of the first magnet, which drives the impeller.
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