Polymer lead covering with varied material properties
US7366573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2001/0585
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This document discusses, among other things, a lead assembly including a lead body, at least one conductor extending through the lead body, and a covering having varied material properties. In an example, the covering is made by forming pieces of material having varied material properties. In another example, the covering is made by varying parameters such as heat or tension during wrapping of a piece of material onto a lead assembly.
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