Hinged resonant power transfer coil

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9855437
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15032293

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Methods and apparatus for wireless power transfer and communications are provided. In one embodiment, a resonator of a wireless power transfer system comprises a plurality of links connected to another with hinges to form a coil housing, the coil housing being adjustable at the hinges to conform to a body of a patient, and a flexible conductor wire attached to the coil housing, the flexible conductor wire being configured to transmit or receive wireless power. The resonator can be infinitely adjusted at the hinges to conform the shape of the resonator to a patient's body. In some embodiments, a locking mechanism can be configured to lock the resonator into a preferred position.

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TC1 LLCONE ST JUDE MEDICAL DRIVE ST PAUL MN 55117

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Hoarau, Carine Lafayette, US 69 3597
Nguyen, John Duc San Ramon, US 20 481
Zimmermann, Stephen Fremont, US 5 308

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