Electrical grounding for imaging assembly and associated intraluminal devices, systems, and methods
US11963822B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB06B1/0607
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intraluminal imaging device includes a flexible elongate member sized and shaped for insertion into a vessel of a patient, the flexible elongate member including a proximal portion and a distal portion; an imaging assembly positioned at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member; and a bridge member at electrical ground and in contact with at least a portion of the imaging assembly to maintain the at least portion of the imaging assembly at electrical ground, wherein the bridge member is disposed in cylindrical configuration. Associated devices, systems, and methods are also provided.
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