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Frames for implantable medical devices and methods

US10040021B2 · kind B2 · utility

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27Claims

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Assignee

Medtronic, Inc. · US

Inventors

Andrew J. Ries · Lino Lakes, US
SuPing Lyu · Maple Grove, US
Catherine M. Asgian · Minnetonka, US
David B. Engmark · Bethel, US
Ananta Pandey · Mounds View, US
Todd Schaefer · Circle Pines, US
Erik R. Scott · Maple Grove, US
Joachim Hossick-Schott · Minneapolis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 9, 2015
Grant date	Aug 7, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 19, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49108
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Frame structures, assemblies and methods for use in implantable medical devices. The frames may include one or more first polymeric portions and one or more second polymeric portions coupled to the one or more first polymeric portions. The one or more first polymeric portions may have a higher durometer than the one or more second polymeric portions. The one or more second polymeric portions may provide an interference fit between the one or more second polymeric portions and the housing and/or between the one or more second polymeric portions and one or more components disposed in the housing.

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