公开(公告)号：US3969142A

公开(公告)日：1976-07-13

申请号：US557101

申请日：1975-03-10

Applicant: Wilson Greatbatch ,  Ralph T. Mead ,  Frank W. Rudolph ,  Norbert W. Frenz

Inventor： Wilson Greatbatch ,  Ralph T. Mead ,  Frank W. Rudolph ,  Norbert W. Frenz

IPC: H01M2/00 ,  H01M6/18 ,  H01M6/42 ,  H01M6/46 ,  H01M43/00

CPC classification number: H01M2/00 ,  H01M6/182 ,  H01M6/42 ,  H01M6/46

Abstract: A lithium cell comprising a cathode including a region of iodine-containing material having a pair of operative surfaces and a cathode current collector in the region between the surfaces, a pair of lithium anode elements operatively contacting corresponding cathode surfaces and each having a current collector, and electrical conductors connected to the cathode and anode current collectors. Each anode element is fitted in a holder in a manner exposing a surface of each lithium element to the cathode material and sealing the anode current collector from exposure to the cathode material, the holders being of a material which does not exhibit electronic conduction when exposed to iodine. A pair of separator elements insulate the cathode conductor from the lithium anode elements. A pair of cells electrically connected in series and encapsulated in a single body provide a battery having an output of about 5 volts.

Abstract translation: 一种锂电池，包括在表面之间的区域中包括具有一对工作表面的含碘材料区域和阴极集电器的阴极，一对可操作地接触相应阴极表面并且各自具有集电器的锂阳极元件， 以及连接到阴极和阳极集电器的电导体。 每个阳极元件以将每个锂元素的表面暴露于阴极材料的方式装配在保持器中，并且将阳极集电器密封以暴露于阴极材料，所述保持器是当暴露于阴极材料时不显示电子传导的材料 碘。 一对分离器元件将阴极导体与锂阳极元件绝缘。 串联电连接并封装在单体中的一对电池提供具有约5伏的输出的电池。

公开(公告)号：US3957533A

公开(公告)日：1976-05-18

申请号：US525051

申请日：1974-11-19

Applicant: Ralph T. Mead ,  Wilson Greatbatch ,  Frank W. Rudolph

Inventor： Ralph T. Mead ,  Wilson Greatbatch ,  Frank W. Rudolph

IPC: H01M4/06 ,  H01M6/18 ,  H01M4/36

CPC classification number: H01M4/06 ,  H01M6/182

Abstract: A lithium-iodine cell comprising a cathode including a charge transfer complex of an organic donor component and iodine, an anode including a lithium element having a surface operatively contacting the charge transfer complex material, and a coating on the lithium surface of an organic electron donor material, preferably but not necessarily the organic donor component of the charge transfer complex. The organic electron donor material preferably comprises polyvinyl pyridine polymer and in particular two-vinyl pyridine polymer. A solution of two-vinyl pyridine polymer in benzene is brushed onto the anode lithium surface and then exposed to a desiccant. A number of coatings preferably are applied successively to provide a resulting or finished coating of increased thickness.

公开(公告)号：US3937635A

公开(公告)日：1976-02-10

申请号：US539731

申请日：1975-01-09

Applicant: Ralph T. Mead ,  Wilson Greatbatch

Inventor： Ralph T. Mead ,  Wilson Greatbatch

IPC: H01M4/06 ,  H01M4/60 ,  H01M6/18 ,  H01M4/36

CPC classification number: H01M4/60 ,  H01M4/06 ,  H01M6/182

Abstract: A lithium-iodine cell including a lithium anode, a lithium iodine electrolyte and a cathode comprising a source of iodine in the form of a substantially solid block or pellet of iodine and iodine-containing depolarizer material applied in the form of a relatively thin layer or coating to a lithium surface of the anode and to a surface of the iodine block. The depolarizer material serves to transport iodine ions from the source to the electrolyte, and the material is a charge transfer complex of an organic donor component and iodine such as 2-vinyl pyridine iodide.

公开(公告)号：US08059779B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-15

申请号：US10998188

申请日：2004-11-27

Applicant: Wilson Greatbatch

Inventor： Wilson Greatbatch

IPC: G21B1/02

CPC classification number: G21B1/00 ,  Y02E30/10

Abstract: An improved 3He nuclear reactor with provision for direct electric conversion of a relativistic proton stream into useable electric power at a voltage level compatible with the national power grid (one million V DC). Various embodiments include multiple collector cages for extracting relativistic protons of various energy levels, diverter wires for deflecting high-energy proton streams to either side of lower energy cages to avoid unwanted impact. Other embodiments include arrangements for dividing multi-megavolt voltages down to a useable one megavolt level compatible with the national power grid. Further embodiments comprise guiding the proton stream by the cusps of magnetron cavities to permit conversion of the relativistic proton energies into microwave power. A proposal is also made for harvesting 3He from the Moon to supply earth-bound and space-bound reactors. A solution to the problem of charging a potential well-forming anode in an electrostatic fusion reactor without electrical arcing is further disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一个改进的3He核反应堆，提供相对论质子流直接电转换为与国家电网（一百万V DC）兼容的电压电平的可用电力。 各种实施例包括用于提取各种能级的相对论质子的多个收集器笼，用于将高能质子流偏转到较低能量笼的任一侧的分流线，以避免不必要的冲击。 其他实施例包括将多兆伏特电压分解为与国家电网兼容的可用的一兆瓦级的布置。 另外的实施例包括通过磁控管腔的尖端引导质子流，以允许相对论质子能量转换成微波功率。 还提出了从月球收获3He以提供地球和空间有限的反应堆的建议。 进一步公开了在没有电弧放电的静电聚变反应器中对潜在的成井阳极进行充电的问题的解决方案。

公开(公告)号：US20060129192A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：US11274926

申请日：2005-11-15

Applicant: Wilson Greatbatch ,  Jeffrey Deal ,  Glenn Thomas

Inventor： Wilson Greatbatch ,  Jeffrey Deal ,  Glenn Thomas

IPC: A61N1/39

CPC classification number: A61N1/378 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/3956

Abstract: A high energy battery power source suitable for use in an implantable medical device includes an input, an output, and two or more battery modules each comprising two or more battery cells. The battery cells are of relatively low voltage and permanently configured within each battery module in an electrically parallel arrangement in order to provide a desired current discharge level needed to achieve high-energy output. A switching system configures the battery modules between a first configuration wherein the battery modules are electrically connected in parallel to each other and to the input in order to receive charging energy at the relatively low voltage, and a second configuration wherein the battery modules are electrically connected in series to each other in order to provide to the output a relatively high voltage corresponding to the number of battery modules at a current level corresponding to the number of battery cells in a single battery module. An alternate embodiment permanently connects the battery modules in series so that no switching system is need for discharging and charging. A technique that provides for the control of discharge voltages on a pulse-to-pulse basis is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 适用于可植入医疗装置的高能量电池电源包括输入端，输出端和两个或更多个电池模块，每个电池模块包括两个或多个电池单元。 电池单元具有相对低的电压并且以电并联的方式永久地配置在每个电池模块内，以便提供实现高能量输出所需的期望的电流放电水平。 交换系统将电池模块配置在第一配置之间，其中电池模块彼此并联电连接到输入端，以便在相对低的电压下接收充电能量;以及第二配置，其中电池模块电连接 彼此串联，以向输出提供对应于在单个电池模块中与电池单元的数量相对应的当前电平的电池模块的数量的相对高的电压。 一个替代实施例将串联的电池模块永久连接，使得不需要用于放电和充电的开关系统。 还公开了一种提供脉冲对脉冲的放电电压控制的技术。

公开(公告)号：US06778856B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-17

申请号：US10077897

申请日：2002-02-19

Applicant: Patrick R. Connelly ,  Stuart G. MacDonald ,  Wilson Greatbatch ,  Victor Miller

Inventor： Patrick R. Connelly ,  Stuart G. MacDonald ,  Wilson Greatbatch ,  Victor Miller

IPC: A61N1362

CPC classification number: G01R33/285 ,  A61N1/056 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  A61N1/375 ,  G01R33/288

Abstract: An electromagnetic immune tissue invasive system includes a primary device housing. The primary device housing having a control circuit therein. A shielding is formed around the primary device housing to shield the primary device housing and any circuits therein from electromagnetic interference. A lead system transmits and receives signals between the primary device housing. The lead system is either a fiber optic system or an electrically shielded electrical lead system.

公开(公告)号：US06711440B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US10120922

申请日：2002-04-11

Applicant: Jeffrey T. Deal ,  Wilson Greatbatch

Inventor： Jeffrey T. Deal ,  Wilson Greatbatch

IPC: A61N1362

CPC classification number: A61N1/372 ,  G02B6/2808 ,  G02B6/4246

Abstract: An optical sense signal generator for medical device's having a photonic catheter containing optical conductors conducting light energy in two directions between electronics at a catheter proximal end and electrical stimulation and sensing components at a catheter distal end. An optical unit receives light delivered from the catheter proximal end and transmits a first portion of the light while diverting a second portion of the light. The transmitted light is fed to an opto-electrical converter for conversion into electrical stimulation signals. The diverted light is directed to one or more optical modulators that modulate the diverted light output under an applied electrical signal. An electrical circuit generates electrical sense signals corresponding to one or more sensed physiological conditions and provides the signals to the optical modulator(s). This results in modulation of the diverted light output into optical sense signals that are transmitted to the catheter proximal end.

Abstract translation: 一种用于医疗装置的光学感测信号发生器，其具有光导管，其包含在导管近端处的电子器件之间的两个方向上传导光能的光导体，以及在导管远端处的电刺激和感测部件。 光学单元接收从导管近端传送的光并且在转移光的第二部分的同时透射光的第一部分。 透射光被馈送到光电转换器以转换成电刺激信号。 转向的光被引导到在施加的电信号下调制转向的光输出的一个或多个光调制器。 电路产生对应于一个或多个感测到的生理条件的电学感测信号，并将信号提供给光学调制器。 这导致将被转移的光输出调制到传输到导管近端的光学感测信号中。

公开(公告)号：US4405311A

公开(公告)日：1983-09-20

申请号：US214118

申请日：1980-12-08

Applicant: Wilson Greatbatch

Inventor： Wilson Greatbatch

IPC: A61N1/30 ,  A61N1/372

CPC classification number: A61N1/372 ,  A61N1/306

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating rheumatoid arthritis by direct injection of electrically generated gold ions into the patient's joint. The gold ions are electrically generated by anodal corrosion of a gold electrode, such as by passing a constant electric current through the gold electrode which can be a thin wire and which is surgically placed in contact with the arthritic joint. The apparatus comprises a source of direct current including a battery and a constant current generator, a gold electrode connected to the source electrically as an anode and adapted to be placed surgically in operative contact with the arthritic joint, and an indifferent electrode connected to the source electrically as a cathode and adapted to be placed in operative contact with the patient's body spaced from the joint. The entire apparatus can be implanted in the patient's body.

Abstract translation: 通过将电生成的金离子直接注射到患者的关节中来治疗类风湿性关节炎的方法和装置。 金离子通过金电极的阳极腐蚀而电产生，例如通过使恒定的电流通过金电极，金电极可以是细线，并且通过外科手术与关节炎接头接触。 该装置包括直流电源，包括电池和恒流发生器，金电极作为阳极连接到电源，并且适于被手术放置以与关节炎关节手术接触，以及连接到源的无关电极 电气地作为阴极并且适于被放置成与接头间隔开的患者身体操作性接触。 整个装置可植入患者体内。

公开(公告)号：US4307509A

公开(公告)日：1981-12-29

申请号：US118797

申请日：1980-02-04

Applicant: Robert L. McLean ,  Wilson Greatbatch

Inventor： Robert L. McLean ,  Wilson Greatbatch

IPC: H01M6/18

CPC classification number: H01M6/182 ,  Y10T29/4911

Abstract: A solid electrolyte primary cell comprising a lithium anode, a chlorine cathode and a lithium chloride electrolyte. A solid lithium element operatively contacts the cathode material, and one form of cathode material in a charge transfer complex of an organic donor component material and chlorine. The organic donor component material can be poly-2 vinyl pyridine. Another cathode material can be formed from liquid chlorine. The surface of the lithium anode element which operatively contacts the cathode material can be provided with a coating of an organic electron donor component material. When the lithium anode operatively contacts the chlorine cathode, a solid lithium chloride electrolyte begins to form at the interface and an electrical potential difference exists between conductors operatively connected to the anode and cathode.

Abstract translation: 一种固体电解质原电池，其包含锂阳极，氯阴极和氯化锂电解质。 固体锂元素可操作地接触阴极材料，以及有机供体组分材料和氯的电荷转移络合物中的一种形式的阴极材料。 有机供体组分材料可以是聚-2-乙烯基吡啶。 另一种阴极材料可以由液氯形成。 可操作地接触阴极材料的锂阳极元件的表面可以提供有机电子给体组分材料的涂层。 当锂阳极可操作地接触氯阴极时，固体氯化锂电解质开始在界面处形成，并且在可操作地连接到阳极和阴极的导体之间存在电势差。

公开(公告)号：US4203201A

公开(公告)日：1980-05-20

申请号：US921905

申请日：1978-07-05

Applicant: Ralph T. Mead ,  Wilson Greatbatch ,  Frank W. Rudolph ,  Norbert W. Frenz, Jr.

Inventor： Ralph T. Mead ,  Wilson Greatbatch ,  Frank W. Rudolph ,  Norbert W. Frenz, Jr.

IPC: H01M2/06 ,  H01M2/12 ,  H01M6/18

CPC classification number: H01M2/1205 ,  H01M2/065 ,  H01M6/182 ,  Y10T29/49108 ,  Y10T29/4911

Abstract: A lithium-iodine cell comprising a casing of electrically conducting material, an anode including a lithium element within the casing, an electrical conductor operatively connected to the lithium element and extending out from the casing, and a cathode comprising iodine-containing material in operative contact with both the casing and the lithium element. The anode electrical conductor is completely sealed from the rest of the cell, and the casing serves as the cathode current collector. The anode operative surface is provided with a coating of an organic electron donor material. The anode is enclosed within an insulator element within the casing and a ferrule having one end within the insulator and the other end extending from the casing.

Abstract translation: 一种锂 - 碘电池，包括导电材料的壳体，在壳体内包含锂元素的阳极，可操作地连接到锂元素并从壳体延伸出来的电导体，以及包含操作接触的含碘材料的阴极 与壳体和锂元素。 阳极电导体与电池的其余部分完全密封，并且壳体用作阴极集电器。 阳极工作表面设置有有机电子给体材料的涂层。 阳极被封装在壳体内的绝缘体元件内，并且套管具有在绝缘体内的一端，另一端从壳体延伸。