Thermal management of implantable medical devices

This invention describes an implantable medical device that manages heat generated during charging. It features a charging component, often flat and conforming to the device's surface, that converts external energy into stored power. A thermal barrier is placed between this charging component and the device's active medical part, like an implantable pulse generator, to direct charging heat away from the sensitive internal components and towards the surrounding body tissue.

Why it matters: Wireless power transfer and battery technologies have significantly advanced since 2009, offering more efficient charging and smaller components. This could simplify thermal management for compact implantable devices.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedImplantable device, custom electronics, biocompatible materials

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