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Implantable power source employing a body fluid as an electrolyte
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-11-05
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Granted: 1967-10-10
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Expires: 1983-11-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Luther W Reynolds
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/18; A61N1/32; A61N1/36; A61N1/372; A61N1/378; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/07; A61B5/24; A61B5/30; A61N1/02; A61N1/04; A61N1/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY FOR AN ELECTRICALLY POWERED DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE IMPLANTED WITHIN THE BODY OF AN ANIMAL COMPRISING: A FIRST ELECTRODE ADAPTED TO BE IMPLANTED SUBCUTANEOUSLY IN SAID BODY, SAID FIRST ELECTRODE BEING A PLATINUM SCREEN A SECOND ELECTRODE ADAPTED TO BE IMPLANTED WITHIN THE ABDOMINAL CAVITY OF SAID BODY, SAID SECOND ELECTRODE COMPRISING A FILM OF PLATINUM BLACK ENCLOSED BY A PLATINUM SCREEN, SAID FIRST ELECTRODE BEING CHARACTERIZED BY IT YIELDING ELECTRONS TO THE SECOND ELECTRODE THROUGH THE FLUID OF THE BODY, AND LEADS ADAPTED TO BE IMPLANTED IN THE BODY FOR CONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRODES TO SAID ELECTRICALLY POWERED DEVICE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY FOR AN ELECTRICALLY POWERED DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE IMPLANTED WITHIN THE BODY OF AN ANIMAL COMPRISING: A FIRST ELECTRODE ADAPTED TO BE IMPLANTED SUBCUTANEOUSLY IN SAID BODY, SAID FIRST ELECTRODE BEING A PLATINUM SCREEN A SECOND ELECTRODE ADAPTED TO BE IMPLANTED WITHIN THE ABDOMINAL CAVITY OF SAID BODY, SAID SECOND ELECTRODE COMPRISING A FILM OF PLATINUM BLACK ENCLOSED BY A PLATINUM SCREEN, SAID FIRST ELECTRODE BEING CHARACTERIZED BY IT YIELDING ELECTRONS TO THE SECOND ELECTRODE THROUGH THE FLUID OF THE BODY, AND LEADS ADAPTED TO BE IMPLANTED IN THE BODY FOR CONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRODES TO SAID ELECTRICALLY POWERED DEVICE
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-10-09 | 1971-04-10 | 1971-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-09 | 1975-04-10 | 1975-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-09 | 1979-04-10 | 1979-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |