Flex circuit ribbon based elongated members and attachments
US9925354B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49147
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter or other elongated member can include an elongated inner portion, an elongated outer portion, a flex circuit ribbon comprising at least one conductor, and an electrical contact. The flex circuit ribbon can be situated between the inner portion and the outer portion. The inner portion and the outer portion can be (1) affixed together between portions of the flex circuit ribbon or (2) integrally formed such that masses of the inner and outer portions are joined together between portions of the flex circuit ribbon. The electrical contact can be configured to be exposed during use. The electrical contact can be situated at, or connected to, the at least one conductor of the flex circuit ribbon.
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