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Guide wire assembly with electrical functions and male and female connectors for use therewith

US4958642A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 1989
Grant dateSep 25, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 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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