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US4112950A
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Medical electronic apparatus and components
Assignee: Aspen Laboratories Inc
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Filing: 1976-10-22
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Granted: 1978-09-12
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Expires: 1996-10-22
Abstract
Abstract The apparatus includes a high frequency, high voltage generator, a therapeutic instrument for applying an electric current to a patient, a compound electrical power and control cable connected between the generator and the instrument, and a switch for selectively connecting at least one signal current conductor in the cable to a therapeutic current conductor in the cable to complete a circuit through an activating device for controlling the action of the generator. The cable includes a multiple strand bare therapeutic current conductor wire and preferably two single strand wires with film coatings of low voltage insulation, all of the wires being enclosed in a protective sheath of high voltage insulation. A high voltage is impressed on all of the wires but the voltage differential is very small so that the bare conductor is adequately insulated from the others by the film coatings, with a resulting savings in weight and cost of wire and insulation and improved flexibility. The cable passes into an instrument holder provided with a switch for selectively connecting the signal current conductors to the therapeutic current conductor for control purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold L. Pike
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B18/1402; A61B2018/0091; A61B2018/00916; A61B2018/00958; H; H01; H01H; H01H2300/00; H01H2300/014
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
Medical electronic apparatus comprising: a generator for producing high frequency, high voltage current; a therapeutic instrument including an electrode for applying the generated current to a patient; and a compound electrical power and control cable connected to the generator, therapeutic instrument and electrode: the cable including a first therapeutic current conductor component comprising a length of multiple strand bare conductor wire, including one strand of substantially heavier gauge than the other strands, and at least one second signal current conductor component comprising a length of single strand conductor wire provided with a film coating of low voltage insulating material; the components being arranged in contacting parallel juxtaposition; and a protective sheath of high voltage insulating material surrounding the components; both components carrying current at high voltage with a relatively small voltage differential between them; and switch means connected between the heavier gauge bare wire and the signal current conductor component wire to selectively connect the components electrically; the film coating on the signal current conductor component wire having a higher insulating value than the voltage differential between the components; and the protective sheath having a higher insulating value than the voltage applied to either the therapeutic current conductor component or the signal current conductor component.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
Medical electronic apparatus comprising: a generator for producing high frequency, high voltage current; a therapeutic instrument including an electrode for applying the generated current to a patient; and a compound electrical power and control cable connected to the generator, therapeutic instrument and electrode: the cable including a first therapeutic current conductor component comprising a length of multiple strand bare conductor wire, including one strand of substantially heavier gauge than the other strands, and at least one second signal current conductor component comprising a length of single strand conductor wire provided with a film coating of low voltage insulating material; the components being arranged in contacting parallel juxtaposition; and a protective sheath of high voltage insulating material surrounding the components; both components carrying current at high voltage with a relatively small voltage differential between them; and switch means connected between the heavier gauge bare wire and the signal current conductor component wire to selectively connect the components electrically; the film coating on the signal current conductor component wire having a higher insulating value than the voltage differential between the components; and the protective sheath having a higher insulating value than the voltage applied to either the therapeutic current conductor component or the signal current conductor component.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, further including: a plurality of signal current conductor component insulated wires; said switch means including separate switch means for selectively connecting each signal current conductor component wire to the heavier gauge bare wire, the voltage applied to each signal current conductor component wire being of substantially the same value.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
A compound electrical power and control cable for use in combination with medical electronic apparatus, comprising: a first conductor component comprising a length of multiple strand bare conductor wire, including one strand of substantially heavier gauge than the other strands; at least one second conductor comprising a length of single strand conductor wire provided with a film coating of low voltage insulating material; the components being arranged in contacting parallel juxtaposition; and a protective sheath of high voltage insulating material surrounding the components and maintaining them in juxtaposed relation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
89 words
A compound electrical power and control cable for use in combination with medical electronic apparatus, comprising: a first conductor component comprising a length of multiple strand bare conductor wire, including one strand of substantially heavier gauge than the other strands; at least one second conductor comprising a length of single strand conductor wire provided with a film coating of low voltage insulating material; the components being arranged in contacting parallel juxtaposition; and a protective sheath of high voltage insulating material surrounding the components and maintaining them in juxtaposed relation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A cable as claimed in claim 3, in which at least two second conductor components of single strand film insulated wire are provided.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A cable as claimed in claim 3, in which the heavier gauge bare wire is of approximately the same gauge as the film insulated wires.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A cable as claimed in claim 3, in which the film coating has an insulating value of about 50 to 100 volts and the protective sheath has an insulating value of at last about 5000 volts.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-09-11 | 1982-03-13 | 1982-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-11 | 1986-03-13 | 1986-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-11 | 1990-03-13 | 1990-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |