Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for improved contactless power transfer in implantable devices are provided. In a first aspect, a rechargeable power supply for an intra-corporeal medical device is provided. The apparatus comprises an implantable power receiving device for wirelessly receiving power, and an implantable power storage device. In another aspect, an intra-corporeal medical device comprises a rechargeable power supply, the rechargeable power supply comprising power receiving device for wirelessly receiving power; and a power storage device.

Abstract: In the field of contactless power transfer for medical devices, more specifically, to contactless power transfer for intra-corporeal medical devices, a system and method for transmitting power to a rechargeable power supply are provided, the rechargeable power supply comprising implantable power receiving means, and an implantable power storage means. The system comprises an extra corporeal power transmitting means arranged and configured to supply power to the rechargeable power supply by wirelessly transmitting power to the implantable power receiving means. The system and method are particularly useful in the context of minimally invasive procedures.

Abstract: In the field of contactless power transfer for medical devices, more specifically, to contactless power transfer for intra-corporeal medical devices, a rechargeable power supply for an intra-corporeal medical device comprises an implantable power receiving means for wirelessly receiving power, and implantable power storage means. The implantable power receiving means is arranged and configured to receive power from an extra-corporeal power transmitting means for wirelessly transmitting power. The apparatus is particularly useful in the context of minimally invasive procedures.

Abstract: A dry gas seal leakage recovery system is provided which collects seal leakage gas from one or more mechanical seal assemblies, pressurizing and controlling the outlet distribution pressure of the collected seal leakage, and re-injecting the gas back into the compressor or seal supply system.

Abstract: An anode assembly for a capacitor is described. The anode assembly comprises a first anode including a first conductive lead disposed in a first groove in a junction bar, a second anode including a second conductive lead disposed in a second groove in the junction bar, and an anode terminal lead disposed in a third groove in the junction bar. The capacitor including the anode assembly is further comprised of a cathode comprising a conductive substrate supporting a cathode active material facing the first and second anodes, and a separator positioned there between to prevent the first and second anodes and the cathode from contacting each other. The anode assembly, the cathode, and the separator are sealed inside of a casing, and the casing is filled with a working electrolyte.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cutting and heat sealing separator materials enveloping individually shaped electrode is described. The electrodes can be cathodes, anodes or other active components for incorporation into batteries, capacitors, and other implantable medical devices.

Abstract: A dry gas seal leakage recovery system is provided which collects seal leakage gas from one or more mechanical seal assemblies, pressurizing and controlling the outlet distribution pressure of the collected seal leakage, and re-injecting the gas back into the compressor or seal supply system.

Abstract: An anode assembly for a capacitor is described. The anode assembly comprises a first anode including a first conductive lead disposed in a first groove in a junction bar, a second anode including a second conductive lead disposed in a second groove in the junction bar, and an anode terminal lead disposed in a third groove in the junction bar. The capacitor including the anode assembly is further comprised of a cathode comprising a conductive substrate supporting a cathode active material facing the first and second anodes, and a separator positioned there between to prevent the first and second anodes and the cathode from contacting each other. The anode assembly, the cathode, and the separator are sealed inside of a casing, and the casing is filled with a working electrolyte.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cutting and heat sealing separator materials enveloping individually shaped electrode is described. The electrodes can be cathodes, anodes or other active components for incorporation into batteries, capacitors, and other implantable medical devices.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for infusing fluid into a large animal. The infusion pump comprises an electric pump unit and a catheter. The catheter is in fluid communication with the pump unit and adapted for insertion into a fluid passageway of the animal. The pump unit is adapted to pump at least five hundred milliliters of fluid through the catheter and into the animal in one minute at a flow rate of at least five hundred milliliters per minute. The infusion pump can be packaged with a manual to make a kit. The manual provides instructions for use of the infusion pump to infuse fluid into an animal.