Integral electrode placement and connection systems
US10111705B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/05
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Electrode placement and connection systems are described which allow for the electrical connection and maintenance of one or more electrodes positioned on a substrate which is subjected to a variety of mechanical stresses. Electrodes may also be formed on flexible circuit assemblies integrated within or along the hood. The circuit assemblies may also provide structural support to the hood during delivery and/or deployment. Such a system may include an imaging hood having an aperture through which transparent fluid is flowed and one or more electrodes positioned along or about the hood. As the hood is configured between a low-profile and opened configuration, these electrodes may remain electrically coupled despite the mechanical stresses subjected to the electrodes and the connections thereto.
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