Implantable cardiac motion powered piezoelectric energy source
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1. An implantable cardiac motion powered energy source comprising:
- (a) a piezolectric transducer that converts cardiac mechanical motion into electrical energy; and
(b) a storage element for storing electrical energy produced by said piezoelectric transducer.
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Abstract
Implantable cardiac motion powered piezoelectric energy sources are provided. Aspects of embodiments of the subject implantable energy sources is that they include a piezoelectric transducer that converts cardiac mechanical energy to electrical energy. The subject energy sources find use in a variety of applications, including providing power to a wide range of implantable devices.
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37 Claims
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1. An implantable cardiac motion powered energy source comprising:
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(a) a piezolectric transducer that converts cardiac mechanical motion into electrical energy; and
(b) a storage element for storing electrical energy produced by said piezoelectric transducer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21)
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34. A kit comprising:
an implantable cardiac motion powered energy source comprising;
(a) a piezolectric transducer that converts cardiac mechanical motion into electrical energy; and
(b) a storage element for electrical energy produced by said piezoelectric transducer. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37)
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