THOMAS E NOLAN
Veterinary in Harleysville, PA
License number
Pennsylvania BV004407L
Category
Veterinary Medicine
Type
Veterinarian
Address
Address
Harleysville, PA 19438
Professional information
Implantable, Magnetic Actuator
US Patent:
2007025, Nov 1, 2007
Filed:
Apr 10, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/784964
Inventors:
Andrew Jacobson - San Antonio TX, US
Jeff Sommers - San Antonio TX, US
Thomas Nolan - Harleysville PA, US
Jeff Sommers - San Antonio TX, US
Thomas Nolan - Harleysville PA, US
International Classification:
A61N 2/10
US Classification:
600012000
Abstract:
An implantable, magnetic actuator comprising a mechanical switch completely implanted within the human's or animal's body having at least one magnet; an external user component having at least one magnet which is used externally of the animal's or human's body to couple to the magnet of the mechanical switch; a connector that is connected at one end to the mechanical switch and at the opposite end may be connected to activation means that may be used to remotely actuate a mechanism, component or device that has been implanted completely within an animal's or human's body and is located distally from the implantable, magnetic actuator. The mechanical switch, connector and activation means are completely implanted within the human's or animal's body to overcome the risks and obstacles posed by exposed actuators.