Patient lead wire detangler
US6639153B2 · kind B2 · utility
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27Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G11/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for detangling or preventing the tangling of a plurality of elongated flexible members. At least one slidable collar includes at least one elongated bore for receiving the flexible members. The slidable collar is slidable along the flexible members. In an embodiment, the device includes a fixed collar that is fixed to the flexible members; and a retractable sheath surrounds the flexible members and id fixed to the fixed collar and to the slidable collar, wherein sliding the slidable collar along the flexible member away from the fixed collar extends the sheath along the flexible members.
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