Patent · US Expired

Medically implantable energy storage system having safe recharging capabilities

US6570363B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8References

20Claims

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Assignee

Cochlear Limited · AU

Inventors

Werner Boberschmidt · Ismaning, DE
Hans Leysieffer · Taufkirchen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 3, 2001
Grant date	May 27, 2003
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 3, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/3787
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable energy storage arrangement for a medical implant, which is provided with a rechargeable storage for electrical energy and a unit for controlling the charging process via an actuator in the charging path. A control which can be externally activated is provided to bypass the actuator. Furthermore, a corresponding process for operating an implantable energy storage arrangement provides for bypassing of the actuator when storage voltage is overly low.

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