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Multiple battery management system

  • US 6,922,591 B2
  • Filed: 09/25/2001
  • Issued: 07/26/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/26/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A medical implant, comprising:

  • a prosthetic hearing implant having a power management system, a power supply comprising;

    a first rechargeable battery, and at least one further rechargeable battery;

    a switching means, wherein each battery independently provides power to said hearing implant through said switching means; and

    a management means for controlling said switching means, wherein said switching means has the capability to place said power management system in a first state where said prosthetic hearing implant draws power from only said first battery and has the capability to place said power management system in at least a further state where said prosthetic hearing implant draws power from only said at least one further battery, and wherein the power supply provides power to the prosthetic hearing implant.

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