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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 05, 1992
Filed:
Nov. 30, 1990
David B Melvin, Cincinnati, OH (US);
David M Brooks, Cincinnati, OH (US);
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Abstract
A method of providing extracorporeal to intracorporeal power transfer in a patient employs a cylindrical primary coil inserted into a segment of small intestine which has been separated and closed at one end. The open end is attached to the abdominal wall providing an opening to the exterior of the body. A secondary coil is formed by wrapping a wire around the serosa of the segmented small intestine. This is in effect a transformer which will transfer energy from the primary coil to the secondary coil. The vascularization of the segment provides for rapid and efficient heat dissipation. This device can be used to power heart assist devices and artificial hearts. Since it is located in an internal pouch, proper location of the primary coil is ensured.