Standalone implantable medical power module
First Claim
1. A collection, comprising:
- a plurality of implantable medical devices that are each of a different type; and
a standalone implantable power module configured to power each of the medical devices, the module configured to be removably connected to each medical device such that the medical device is located external to the module, the module comprising;
a sealed biocompatible case enclosing a power source for powering the medical devices;
a power management circuit; and
one or more inductive charging coils.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a medically implantable integrated biocompatible power module incorporating a power source (e.g., battery), a power management circuit (PMC), a magnetically inductive coupling system (MICS) for remote communication and/or inductive charging and a homing device for locating the implanted inductive charging coil. Three configurations are disclosed, each generally suitable for a specified range of energy capacities. The implantable power module (IPM) allows for improved design flexibility for medical devices since the power source may be located remotely and be recharged safely in situ. Special safety aspects may be incorporated, including endothermic phase change heat absorption material (HAM), emergency energy disconnect and emergency energy drain circuits. Communication (one or two way) may be carried out using the inductive charging link, a separate inductive pathway, or other pathway such as RF or via light waves. Homing devices and other means for precisely locating the IPM and/or MICS are disclosed.
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27 Claims
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1. A collection, comprising:
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a plurality of implantable medical devices that are each of a different type; and a standalone implantable power module configured to power each of the medical devices, the module configured to be removably connected to each medical device such that the medical device is located external to the module, the module comprising; a sealed biocompatible case enclosing a power source for powering the medical devices; a power management circuit; and one or more inductive charging coils. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A collection, comprising:
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a plurality of medical devices that are each of a different type; and a standalone implantable power module configured to power each of the medical devices, the module configured to be removably connected to each medical device such that the medical device is located external to the module. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method, comprising:
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selecting an implantable medical device from among a plurality of medical devices that are each of a different type, each medical device being removably connectable to a power module configured to power each of the medical devices, the module configured to be connected to each medical device such that the medical device is located external to the module, the module comprising a sealed biocompatible case enclosing a power source for powering a medical device connected to the module; connecting the power module to the selected medical device. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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