Patent 1: patent in China covering a pressure sensor for Realheart® TAH
Realheart is developing Realheart® TAH, the first total artificial heart that mimics the structure and function of the native human heart. The recently approved patent covers a core technology of Realheart® TAH, namely an accurate and safe pressure measurements in medical environments. By enabling real-time monitoring, the patented sensor enables automated control of artificial hearts and circulatory support systems, such as Realheart® TAH, that is designed to provide a meaningful treatment alternative for patients awaiting a heart transplant, while providing benefits that may increase the quality of life. The structural design of Realheart® TAH aims to decrease risk factors commonly associated with currently approved artificial heart treatment devices, e.g., stroke, internal bleeding, and anaemia.

Country: China
Patent number: ZL2021800364839
Expiration date: March 18, 2041

Patent 2: patent in Japan covering realtime regulation of Realheart® TAH
The patent encompasses a control method and system setup for artificial heart devices that incorporates feedback mechanisms to manage cardiac output in real time. Through continuous tracking and automatic adjustment of essential factors like pressure, flow, and pump speed, the technology enables fully automated regulation of artificial hearts and circulatory support systems, including the Realheart® TAH. This ensures stable and optimized blood flow. The design is intended to integrate smoothly with both current and upcoming versions of the Realheart® TAH but can also be applied to other comparable devices.

Country: Japan
Patent number: JP7731894B2
Expiration date: March 18, 2041