System for producing continuous mechanical energy to treat heart failure without the use of external energy source

Abstract

Described are aspects and embodiments directed to systems for tapping into the breathing system to generate pressure in a sustained space with pulsating frequency to aid the pumping functions of cardiac muscle. In some embodiments, the generated energy can also be transferred to other forms of energy (e.g., electricity to power certain devices (e.g., pacemaker batteries). In further embodiments, the system utilizes air entrapment in a closed space to generate mechanical force with valves and timed release frequency to control power generation and mechanical movements that assist blood flow.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §120 as a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14 / 722,507, titled “SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING CONTINUOUS MECHANICAL ENERGY TO TREAT HEART FAILURE WITHOUT THE USE OF EXTERNAL ENERGY SOURCE,” filed May 27, 2015, which in turn claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 005,189, titled “SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING CONTINUOUS MECHANICAL ENERGY TO TREAT HEART FAILURE WITHOUT THE USE OF EXTERNAL ENERGY SOURCE,” filed May 30, 2014. Each of the above applications is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.BACKGROUND[0002]Various convention devices exist to help manage patient health. In particular, many devices with internal and external components exist to manage heart problems any heart condition. In one example, a patient may be implanted with a ventricular assist device (VAD), which is a mechanical pump that's used to support heart functio...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a heart assist device that can generate mechanical force to assist the heart in pumping blood. The device uses energy from the body's own muscles or from external sources like breathing. The device can be implanted and can be powered without an external source. The device can also use air captured from the person's breathing to generate energy. The device can be controlled by the body's own mechanisms to match the heart's needs. The device can be used to treat heart failure and can provide enough energy to sustain the heart's functions. The device can be powered by the body's own muscles or from external sources like breathing. The device can be implanted and can be powered without an external source. The device can also use air captured from the person's breathing to generate energy. Overall, the device can provide a more effective and efficient solution for heart assistance.

Problems solved by technology

It is realized that current heart assist devices require external power sources that are subject to failure and / or require replacement.

Current systems use external power sources and eventually fail to sustain mechanical pumping action.

In some examples, the amount of pressure created in such conditions can exceed the high intra-cardiac pressure of the left ventricle and can lead to heart collapse and death.

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