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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 05, 2020
Filed:
Nov. 14, 2017
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
William J. Linder, Golden Valley, MN (US);
Michael J. Kane, St. Paul, MN (US);
Jeffrey E. Stahmann, Ramsey, MN (US);
Jacob M. Ludwig, Isanti, MN (US);
Brendan Early Koop, Ham Lake, MN (US);
Daniel Joseph Landherr, Wyoming, MN (US);
Greg Paul Carpenter, Centerville, MN (US);
Keith R. Maile, New Brighton, MN (US);
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Implantable medical device (IMD) such as leadless cardiac pacemakers may include a rechargeable power source. In some cases, the IMD may include a plurality of receiving coils that may capture a non-radiative near-field energy and then convert the near-field energy into electrical energy that may be used to recharge the rechargeable power source. Accordingly, since the rechargeable power source does not have to maintain sufficient energy stores in a single charge for the entire expected life of the IMD, the power source itself and thus the IMD, may be made smaller while still meeting device longevity expectations.