Guide wire assembly with electrical functions and male and female connectors for use therewith
US4958642A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A guide wire assembly comprising a flexible guide wire having a diameter of 0.018 inches or less and having a connector assembly. The connector assembly includes male and female connectors. The male connector includes a conductive coil spring and a core wire which extends beyond the conductive coil. The female connector includes a recess for receiving the core wire as well as a conductive element for engaging the coil spring.
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