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US5995874A
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Transcutaneous energy transfer device
Assignee: DEW Engineering and Development ULC
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Filing: 1998-02-09
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Granted: 1999-11-30
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Expires: 2018-02-09
Abstract
Abstract In the design of transcutaneous energy transfer devices variation in spacing between the coils results in energy transfer efficiency changes. These changes may have other causes. It is proposed to use an autotuning circuit and a voltage control circuit in cooperation with feedback from the internal coil in order to better maintain energy transfer levels as desirable. The feedback is typically provided via IR communication; however, when skin is highly pigmented, IR communication is inefficient. A method and system for using RF signals to accomplish the communication is disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Andrew Borza
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/18; A61N1/32; A61N1/36; A61N1/372; A61N1/378; A61N1/3787
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
In a TET device having a primary coil and a primary coil driver for operation outside a living organism, and a secondary coil for implanting within the living organism the two coils for being coupled by a magnetic field, a system for tuning the TET device comprising: a) means for measuring at least a characteristic of the secondary coil during operation and for transmitting an indication of the characteristic from within the organism to outside the organism; b) means for receiving the transmitted indication of the characteristic and for providing a signal related to said indication; and, c) a control circuit for receiving the signal related to said indication and for controlling a characteristic of the magnetic field in order to effect a change in the saturation point of the magnetic field.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
In a TET device having a primary coil and a primary coil driver for operation outside a living organism, and a secondary coil for implanting within the living organism the two coils for being coupled by a magnetic field, a system for tuning the TET device comprising: a) means for measuring at least a characteristic of the secondary coil during operation and for transmitting an indication of the characteristic from within the organism to outside the organism; b) means for receiving the transmitted indication of the characteristic and for providing a signal related to said indication; and, c) a control circuit for receiving the signal related to said indication and for controlling a characteristic of the magnetic field in order to effect a change in the saturation point of the magnetic field.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system for tuning the TET of claim 1 wherein the characteristic of the magnetic field is controlled by varying the frequency of the power provided to the primary coil.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system for tuning the TET of claim 1 wherein the characteristic of the magnetic field is field geometry.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system for tuning the TET of claim 1 wherein the characteristic of the magnetic field is controlled by varying the shape of the induced magnetic field.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The system for tuning the TET of claim 4 wherein a winding of the primary coil is provided with a plurality of taps and wherein the shape of the magnetic field is varied by switching between the taps to alter a driven portion of the primary coil.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system for tuning the TET of claim 1 wherein the characteristic of the secondary coil is related to coupling efficiency between the first and second coils.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system for tuning the TET of claim 1 wherein the characteristic of the secondary coil is related to load on the second coil.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a TET device having a primary coil and a primary coil driver for operation outside a living organism, and a secondary coil for implanting within the living organism the two coils for being coupled by a magnetic field, a system for tuning the TET device comprising: a) means for measuring at least a characteristic of the secondary coil relating to power coupling efficiency during operation and for transmitting an indication of the characteristic from within the organism to outside the organism; b) means for receiving the transmitted indication of the characteristic and for providing a signal related to said indication; and, C) a control circuit for receiving the signal related to said indication and for effecting a change in the saturation point of the magnetic field.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a TET device having a primary coil and a primary coil driver for operation outside a living organism, and a secondary coil for implanting within the living organism the two coils for being coupled by a magnetic field, a system for tuning the TET device comprising: a) means for measuring at least a characteristic of the secondary coil relating to power coupling efficiency during operation and for transmitting an indication of the characteristic from within the organism to outside the organism; b) means for receiving the transmitted indication of the characteristic and for providing a signal related to said indication; and, C) a control circuit for receiving the signal related to said indication and for effecting a change in the saturation point of the magnetic field.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
117 words
In a TET device having a primary coil and a primary coil driver for operation outside a living organism, and a secondary coil for implanting within the living organism, a system for tuning the TET device comprising: a) means for measuring at least a characteristic of the secondary coil during operation and for transmitting an indication of the characteristic from within the organism to outside the organism; b) means for receiving the transmitted indication of the characteristic and for providing a signal related to said indication; and, c) a voltage control circuit for receiving the signal related to said indication and for independently controlling voltage and current in the primary coil in dependence upon the received signal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
117 words
In a TET device having a primary coil and a primary coil driver for operation outside a living organism, and a secondary coil for implanting within the living organism, a system for tuning the TET device comprising: a) means for measuring at least a characteristic of the secondary coil during operation and for transmitting an indication of the characteristic from within the organism to outside the organism; b) means for receiving the transmitted indication of the characteristic and for providing a signal related to said indication; and, c) a voltage control circuit for receiving the signal related to said indication and for independently controlling voltage and current in the primary coil in dependence upon the received signal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system for tuning the TET of claim 9 wherein the characteristic includes induced voltage.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system for tuning the TET of claim 9 wherein the characteristic includes load current.
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