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Apparatus and method for detecting lead adequacy and quality

US7610091B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2006
Grant dateOct 27, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S439/909
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for detecting lead adequacy and quality is disclosed. The system includes leads attached to a package having known electrical or optical characteristics. The package is adapted to interface with a testing device that allows the operator to ascertain whether the leads are appropriate for the desired task. This allows the testing of the lead set without the need to remove it from the package. The system of the present invention generally includes packaging of known electrical or optical characteristics, a package testing interface, and a lead testing assembly including hardware and/or software to determine whether the leads in question fulfill the desired characteristics. The lead testing assembly may be freestanding or may be incorporated into an existing testing instrument.

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