Title:
WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICES
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/170278
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer. Described are methods and designs for implantable electronics and devices. Wireless energy transfer is utilized to eliminate cords and power cables puncturing the skin to power an implantable device. Repeater resonators are employed to improve the power transfer characteristics between the source and the device resonators.
Inventors:
SCHATZ DAVID A (US)
KESLER MORRIS P (US)
HALL KATHERINE L (US)
GANEM STEVEN J (US)
KESLER MORRIS P (US)
HALL KATHERINE L (US)
GANEM STEVEN J (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2012/040184
Publication Date:
January 31, 2013
Filing Date:
May 31, 2012
Export Citation:
Assignee:
WITRICITY CORP (US)
SCHATZ DAVID A (US)
KESLER MORRIS P (US)
HALL KATHERINE L (US)
GANEM STEVEN J (US)
SCHATZ DAVID A (US)
KESLER MORRIS P (US)
HALL KATHERINE L (US)
GANEM STEVEN J (US)
International Classes:
H02J17/00
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2010104569A1 | 2010-09-16 | |||
| WO2011061388A1 | 2011-05-26 |
Foreign References:
| US20100181845A1 | 2010-07-22 | |||
| US20100109445A1 | 2010-05-06 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 2719057A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
MONOCELLO, John, A., III (C/o CPA GlobalP.O. Box 5205, Minneapolis MN, US)
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