Fluorolucent magnetic field generator

US12186054B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ST. JUDE MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL HOLDING S.Á R.L. · LU

Inventors

• Anthony D. Hill · Minneapolis, US
• John A. Hauck · Shoreview, US
• Ryan M. Albu · Minneapolis, US
• Timothy G. Curran · Okabena, US
• Ryan Link · Blaine, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 18, 2023
• Grant date: Jan 7, 2025
• Expiry date: Oct 18, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H01F5/06
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A transmitting element for generating a magnetic field for tracking of an object includes a first spiral trace that extends from a first outer origin inward to a central origin in a first direction. A second spiral trace can extend from the central origin outward to a second outer origin in the first direction. The second spiral trace can extend from the central origin to the second outer origin in the first direction. The first spiral trace and the second spiral trace can be physically connected at the central origin to form the fluorolucent magnetic transmitting element and at least a portion of the first spiral trace overlaps at least a portion of the second spiral trace.