Wireless energy transfer for medical applications

US8937408B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8937408-B2
Application numberUS-201113090369-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateApr 20, 2011
Priority dateSep 27, 2008
Publication dateJan 20, 2015
Grant dateJan 20, 2015

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Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer. Described are methods and designs for medical environments and devices. Wireless energy transfer is utilized to eliminate cords and power cables from operating instruments and electronic equipment requiring mobility.

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What is claimed is: 1. A wirelessly powered surgical device comprising: a device resonator configured to generate an oscillating high voltage from a captured oscillating magnetic field; a surgical device electrically coupled to the device resonator, the surgical device having a functional output directly powered by the oscillating high voltage; and wherein the oscillating high voltage is at least 30 volts and has a frequency of at least 1 kHz. 2. The devi…

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What does patent US8937408B2 cover?
Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer. Described are methods and designs for medical environments and devices. Wireless energy transfer is utilized to eliminate cords and power cables from operating instruments and electronic equipment requiring mobility.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Ganem Steven J, Kesler Morris P, Hall Katherine L, and 2 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H02J50/50. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jan 20 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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