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Systems and methods for regulating inductive energy transfer to an implantable system

US9577459B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateFeb 21, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/8243
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for regulating the transfer of energy inductively between an implantable device and an external charging system, wherein the energy transfer rate is regulated by varying an operating frequency of an inductive energy transfer circuit of the implantable device responsive a temperature measured within the implantable device.

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