User interface and lock features for positioning multiple components within a body

US10987161B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Brandon J. Shuman · Kirkland, US
• David H. Dillard · Redmond, US
• Peter A. Lambe · Redmond, US
• Nathan J. Dale · Bothell, US
• Cassandra R. Saleira · Bothell, US
• Fan Zhang · Lake Barrington, US
• Nicolas Hostein · Seattle, US
• Randall D. Mills · Sultan, US
• Christine N. Jurevicius · Issaquah, US
• Michael Smith · Palo Alto, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 19, 2017
• Grant date: Apr 27, 2021
• Expiry date: Jan 19, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2218/002
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Disclosed embodiments include apparatuses, systems, and methods for positioning electrodes within a body. In an illustrative embodiment, an apparatus for slidably moving multiple features relative to a sheath inserted into a body and positioned relative to a reference point includes a primary actuator configured to move a primary electrode, a secondary actuator configured to move a secondary electrode, and a control mechanism. The control mechanism is configured to selectively prevent movement of at least one of the primary actuator based on a position of the secondary actuator and of the secondary actuator based on a position of the primary actuator and lock positions of the primary actuator and the secondary actuator.