Step-down skeletal muscle energy conversion system
US5984857A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M60/405
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention provides a simple skeletal muscle linear pull energy convertor which can harness the maximal amount of muscle power for a wide variety of implantable medical devices, including the full range of circulatory support devices. The muscle powered system provides completely implantable circulatory support as an alternative to cardiac transplantation, with a quality of life relatively free from external batteries, transcutaneous energy transmission and other electromechanical hardware.
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