Implant system with resonant-driven actuator
First Claim
1. An implant system comprising:
- an actuator configured for implantation within a mammal, the actuator comprising a ratchet plate operatively coupled to a drive shaft;
a first resonant structure configured for implantation within the mammal and configured to resonate at a first natural frequency, the first resonant structure being operatively coupled to the actuator;
an external activator configured to apply energy at one or more frequencies from a location outside the mammal, wherein the application of the energy at a frequency substantially the same as the first natural frequency causes the first resonant structure to substantially resonate and to effectuate movement of the actuator;
wherein the first resonant structure comprises a pawl and wherein the pawl interfaces with ratchets disposed on the ratchet plate.
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Abstract
A system for securing an implantable apparatus to a mammal includes a mount including a base portion having a plurality of holes dimensioned to receive rotationally-driven fasteners, each fastener comprising a helical portion having a tip configured for tissue penetration, the mount configured to secure the implantable apparatus relative to tissue of the mammal upon driving the fasteners into the tissue. The system further includes a fastening tool configured to rotationally drive the helical portion of the fasteners into the tissue. The mount may be secured to the fascia covering the sternum via a subcutaneous securement method, or it may be attached to the intra-abdominal wall, behind the sternum, or it may be attached to the sternum directly via bone screws or the like.
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15 Claims
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1. An implant system comprising:
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an actuator configured for implantation within a mammal, the actuator comprising a ratchet plate operatively coupled to a drive shaft; a first resonant structure configured for implantation within the mammal and configured to resonate at a first natural frequency, the first resonant structure being operatively coupled to the actuator; an external activator configured to apply energy at one or more frequencies from a location outside the mammal, wherein the application of the energy at a frequency substantially the same as the first natural frequency causes the first resonant structure to substantially resonate and to effectuate movement of the actuator; wherein the first resonant structure comprises a pawl and wherein the pawl interfaces with ratchets disposed on the ratchet plate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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