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A self-cooling transcutaneous energy transfer system is provided for transmitting power to an implantable medical device, such as a defibrillator. The system includes a housing that is supported above the human body by a base so as to define a space between the housing and the body. A primary induct

A self-cooling transcutaneous energy transfer system is provided for transmitting power to an implantable medical device, such as a defibrillator. The system includes a housing that is supported above the human body by a base so as to define a space between the housing and the body. A primary induction coil is disposed within the housing for transferring electromagnetic energy to the implantable medical device. A cooling fan is attached to the housing for providing forced convective heat transfer from the body. Various power and control circuitry are provided. The system can transfer away heat generated by eddy currents induced in the implantable device by the magnetic flux produced by the induction coil.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A transcutaneous energy transfer system for transferring energy to an implantable medical device, comprising:a housing having a lower surface and a base for supporting the housing above a patient's skin and thereby defining a space between the lower surface and the patien

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A transcutaneous energy transfer system for transferring energy to an implantable medical device, comprising:a housing having a lower surface and a base for supporting the housing above a patient's skin and thereby defining a space between the lower surface and the patient's skin;an induction coil disposed in the housing for transferring energy to the implantable medical device; andan electric fan coupled to the housing for moving air through the space.