Medical device packaging with charging interface

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9000720
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13151471

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An apparatus for delivering power to an electrically powered medical device includes a package and an electrical coupling feature. The package comprises an interior portion and a wall. The interior portion of the package is able to hold a sterile, electrically powered medical device having a rechargeable battery. The package is able to maintain sterility of the interior portion of the package. The electrical coupling feature may be in communication with the wall of the package and in further communication with the medical device. The electrical coupling feature may be able to deliver power from an external power source to the medical device to charge the battery of the medical device without compromising the sterility of the package or the sterility of the medical device.

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  • ETHICON LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anderson, Christopher B Oak Grove, US 9 2482
Dietz, Timothy G Terrace Park, US 126 34989
Madan, Ashvani K Mason, US 71 18703
Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3141 1552273
Smith, Bret W Kings Mills, US 123 92989
Stokes, Michael J Cincinnati, US 244 43318
Stulen, Foster B Mason, US 240 65628

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