ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,770,817, issued on Oct. 20, was assigned to Cardinal CG Co. (Eden Prairie, Minn.).

"Fiber optic power for adjustable magnet assemblies" was invented by Kyle R. Thering (Avoca, Wis.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An apparatus, system and method for adjustable magnet assemblies that deliver power through fiber optics. An energy storage device that includes a rechargeable battery is located in a magnetron assembly and a fiber optic cable located outside the magnetron assembly delivers power signals to recharge the rechargeable battery."

The patent was filed on Aug. 29, 2024, under Application No. 18/819,981.

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