1974-11-19
1977-11-01
Kamm, William E.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
128419PS, 128423R, A61N 136
Patent
active
040561054
ABSTRACT:
A DC pulse generator, specifically suitable for application as a cardiac pacemaker having a substantially constant energy output which is independent of the output load. The output pulse is derived from a capacitive reactance which is partially discharged to a preselected reference level. The cyclic rate of discharge is maintained substantially constant, and accordingly, the pulse width is varied to assure a constant energy output to the load. The capacitive reactance is charged in between output pulse periods from a matched impedance radioisotope thermoelectric source through a constant current inverter, step-up transformer, voltage doubler, inverter network. The oscillator controlling cyclic discharge of the capacitance through the load and the inverter, which is arranged in a push-pull configuration, is designed to be self-starting to avoid stall conditions during operation. Furthermore, the discharge rate is substantially independent of the DC level and provides a negative rectangular output pulse. In the event external defibrillator pulses are applied, means are provided to conduct resulting current impulses directly into the capacitive reactance which can safely absorb the energy, thus avoiding failures in the internal circuitry elements.
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Abeles D. C.
Dermer Z. L.
Kamm William E.
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
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