Lead with braided reinforcement
US8644953B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4921
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A therapy delivery element configured for at least partial insertion in a living body. A braided structure surrounds the conductor assembly. A distal end of the braided structure is attached to an electrode assembly and a free floating proximal end is located near a connector assembly. An outer tubing surrounds the braided structure. The outer tubing includes a proximal end attached to the connector assembly and a distal end attached to the braided structure near the electrode assembly. A proximal tension force applied to the connector assembly acts substantially on the outer tubing and the conductor assembly and a proximal tension force applied to the free floating proximal end acts substantially on the braided structure.
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