Step-down skeletal muscle energy conversion system

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PATENT NO 5344385
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07767789

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This invention provides a simple skeletal muscle linear pull energy convertor which can harness the maximal amount of muscle power for a wide variety of implantable medical devices, including the full range of circulatory support devices. The muscle powered system provides completely implantable circulatory support as an alternative to cardiac transplantation, with a quality of life relatively free from external batteries, transcutaneous energy transmission and other electromechanical hardware.

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THORATEC CORPORATION6101 STONERIDGE DRIVE PLEASANTON CA 94588

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Buck, Keith E Alamo, CA 3 91
Farrar, David J Richmond, CA 4 174
Harvey, Robert J Stanford, CA 14 547
Litwak, Philip Novato, CA 11 475
Rueff, John R Concord, CA 2 175

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