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Energy management of blood pump controllers

Systems and related methods for supplying power to a medical device. A medical system includes a medical service and a base module. The medical device is configured to be worn by a user or implanted i…

DRIVE·Jun 2·1 min read

H02J7/0013 TC1 LLC

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER SYSTEMS

A transmit resonator for use in a wireless power transfer system is provided. The transmit resonator includes a core defining an annular groove, a coil element disposed within the annular groove, and …

DRIVE·Feb 13·1 min read

H02J50/005 TC1 LLC

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS POWER RESONATORS WITH COUNTER-COIL

Systems and methods for a wireless power transfer system are provided. A resonator arrangement includes a housing, a magnetic core positioned within the housing and defining an annular groove, a coil …

DRIVE·Jan 16·1 min read

H02J50/12 TC1 LLC

Blood Pump Controllers Having Daisy-Chained Batteries

Systems and related methods for supplying power to an implantable blood pump are provided. A system includes a base module and a plurality of energy storage devices. A first energy storage device is o…

DRIVE·Apr 11·1 min read

H02J7/0024 TC1 LLC

Energy Management of Blood Pump Controllers

Systems and related methods for supplying power to a medical device employ serially-connectable portable batteries. A method of supplying electrical power to a medical device includes discharging a fi…

DRIVE·Dec 1·1 min read

H02J7/0013 TC1 LLC

Blood Pump Controllers Having Daisy-Chained Batteries

DRIVE·Apr 14·1 min read

A61M60/871 TC1 LLC

RESONANT POWER TRANSFER SYSTEMS WITH COMMUNICATIONS

Methods and apparatus for wireless power transfer and communications are provided. In one embodiment, a wireless power transfer system comprises an external transmit resonator configured to transmit w…

DRIVE·Apr 7·1 min read

A61M60/871 TC1 LLC

Blood Pump Controllers and Methods of Use for Improved Energy Efficiency

Methods, systems, and devices for a mechanical circulatory support system are disclosed herein. An implantable power supply can be part of a mechanical circulatory support system. The implantable powe…

DRIVE·Mar 31·1 min read

A61M60/871 TC1 LLC

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS POWER RESONATORS WITH CORE CAVITY

A resonator for use in a wireless power transfer system is provided. The resonator includes a core including a front surface, a back surface, and an annular sidewall extending between the front surfac…

DRIVE·Dec 9·1 min read

H02J50/12 TC1 LLC

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICES

A wireless power transfer system is provided. The system includes an external transmit resonator and an implantable receive resonator. The transmit resonator is configured to transmit wireless power, …

DRIVE·Sep 16·1 min read

A61M60/873 TC1 LLC

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODELING WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER SYSTEMS INCLUDING STACKED PLATE RESONATORS

A method for modeling a wireless power transfer system including stacked plate resonators is provided. The method includes generating, using a computing device, a plurality of different sets of design…

DRIVE·Sep 2·2 min read

G06F30/20 TC1 LLC

Mechanical Gauge for Estimating Inductance Changes in Resonant Power Transfer Systems With Flexible Coils for Use With Implanted Medical Devices

Systems, devices, and methods for improving wireless power transmission are disclosed herein. A method of powering an implantable ventricular assist device with an external charging device includes re…

DRIVE·May 27·1 min read

A61M60/871 TC1 LLC

RESONANT POWER TRANSFER SYSTEMS HAVING EFFICIENCY OPTIMIZATION BASED ON RECEIVER IMPEDANCE

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for controlling wireless power transfer systems. A wireless power transfer system includes a transmitter driven by a power source and a transmit con…

DRIVE·May 6·1 min read

H02J50/12 TC1 LLC

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCATING IMPLANTED WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICES

A system for locating an implanted device including magnetic coils within a subject is provided. The system includes a magnetic sensor array including a plurality of magnetic sensors, the magnetic sen…

DRIVE·Apr 15·1 min read

A61B90/39 TC1 LLC

Malleable TETS Coil with Improved Anatomical Fit

Systems and methods for wireless energy transfer are described. A transmitter unit has a transmitter resonator with a coil that is coupled to a power supply to wirelessly transmit power to a receiver …

DRIVE·Oct 17·1 min read

H01F38/14 TC1 LLC