Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
237 words
A body implantable lead, the lead including a plurality of electrode terminals at a proximal end, at least one stimulating electrode delivering stimulation pulses at a distal end, and a first conductive means for electrically connecting the stimulating electrode to one of the plurality of electrode terminals, the implantable lead comprising: sensing means for sensing a specified characteristic of the body, the sensing means having a proximal and a distal sensor terminal; a tubular D-shaped shell having a flat surface with the sensing means mounted thereon, the shell having two open ends; two end caps dimensioned to fit into the two open ends of the shell, respectively, each end cap having a channel therethrough, allowing one of the sensor terminals to pass therethrough; means for hermetically sealing the end caps to the shell; a carrier having a flat side mounting the D-shaped shell thereon, the carrier further having at least a first and second lumen therethrough, wherein the first conductive means passes through the first lumen in the carrier; a second conductive means for electrically connecting another one of the plurality of proximal electrode terminals to the distal sensor terminal, the second conductive means passing through the second lumen in the carrier; a third conductive means for electrically connecting another one of the plurality of proximal electrode terminals to the proximal sensor terminal; and means for insulating the first, second, and third conductive means for each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
237 words
A body implantable lead, the lead including a plurality of electrode terminals at a proximal end, at least one stimulating electrode delivering stimulation pulses at a distal end, and a first conductive means for electrically connecting the stimulating electrode to one of the plurality of electrode terminals, the implantable lead comprising: sensing means for sensing a specified characteristic of the body, the sensing means having a proximal and a distal sensor terminal; a tubular D-shaped shell having a flat surface with the sensing means mounted thereon, the shell having two open ends; two end caps dimensioned to fit into the two open ends of the shell, respectively, each end cap having a channel therethrough, allowing one of the sensor terminals to pass therethrough; means for hermetically sealing the end caps to the shell; a carrier having a flat side mounting the D-shaped shell thereon, the carrier further having at least a first and second lumen therethrough, wherein the first conductive means passes through the first lumen in the carrier; a second conductive means for electrically connecting another one of the plurality of proximal electrode terminals to the distal sensor terminal, the second conductive means passing through the second lumen in the carrier; a third conductive means for electrically connecting another one of the plurality of proximal electrode terminals to the proximal sensor terminal; and means for insulating the first, second, and third conductive means for each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The body implantable lead, as recited in claim 1, wherein the carrier is a multi-lumen tube having a recess therein, the recess having a flat surface mounting the sensing means thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
The body implantable lead, as recited in claim 1, wherein: the implantable lead includes a ring electrode and a fourth conductive means electrically connected between the ring electrode and another one of the plurality of electrode connectors; the carrier includes a third lumen passing the fourth conductive means therethrough; and the insulating means further includes means for insulating the fourth conductive means from the first, second, and third conductive means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The body implantable lead, as recited in claim 1, wherein the insulating means is a multi-lumen lead body made of body compatible material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The body implantable lead, as recited in claim 3, wherein the insulating means comprises a thin polymer coating about the first, second, third and fourth conductive means.