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Medical electrical lead having sigmoidal conductors and non-circular lumens
Assignee: Medtronic Inc
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Filing: 1992-12-22
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Granted: 1994-06-28
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Expires: 2012-12-22
Abstract
Abstract An implantable lead including one or more sigmoidal or serpentine shaped conductors which are placed in one or more lumens formed in and extending along the length of the lead body. The conductor is shaped with its undulating curve lying generally in one plane. The lumen in cross section is greater in width than in height. The sigmoidal conductor extends along the length of the lead body and across the width of the lumen.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter J. Pohndorf
- 👤 Joseph F. Lessar
- 👤 James E. Upton
- 👤 Kenneth E. Cobian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:30
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/02; A61N1/04; A61N1/05; A61N1/056
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A medical electrical lead, comprising: an elongated lead body, said lead body having a first lumen extending along the length of said lead body, said lumen in cross section having a width greater than its height; a first sigmoidal conductor lying in generally in a first plane and extending along the length of said lead body and across the width of said lumen; and first connector means mounted to said lead body and coupled to said first sigmoidal conductor for establishing electrical connection to said first sigmoidal conductor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A medical electrical lead, comprising: an elongated lead body, said lead body having a first lumen extending along the length of said lead body, said lumen in cross section having a width greater than its height; a first sigmoidal conductor lying in generally in a first plane and extending along the length of said lead body and across the width of said lumen; and first connector means mounted to said lead body and coupled to said first sigmoidal conductor for establishing electrical connection to said first sigmoidal conductor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A lead according to claim 1 further comprising an means for sensing a physiological parameter, mounted to said lead body and coupled to said first sigmoidal conductor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A lead according to claim 1 or claim 2 wherein said lead body has a generally circular cross section and wherein the width of said lumen generally extends perpendicular to a radius of said lead body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
83 words
A lead according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said lead body has a second lumen extending along the length of said lead body and in cross section having a width greater than its height; further comprising; a second sigmoidal conductor lying in generally in a second plane and extending across the width of said second lumen; and second connector means mounted to said lead body and coupled to said second sigmoidal conductor for establishing electrical connection to said second sigmoidal conductor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A lead according to claim 4 wherein said lead body has a third lumen extending along the length of said lead body and having a generally circular cross section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A lead according to claim 5 further comprising a coiled conductor located within said third lumen.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A lead according to claim 5 further comprising means for receiving a stylet, located within said third lumen.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A lead according to claim 1 further comprising an electrode, mounted to said lead body and coupled to said first sigmoidal conductor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A lead according to claim 2 wherein said means for sensing a physiologic parameter comprises an electrode, coupled to said first sigmoidal conductor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
120 words
A medical electrical lead, comprising: an elongated lead body, said lead body having a first lumen extending along the length of said lead body, said lumen in cross section having a width greater than its height; a first sigmoidal conductor lying in generally in a first plane, said first sigmoidal conductor extending along the length of said lead body and across the width of said lumen; a first electrical contact means mounted to said lead body and coupled to said sigmoidal conductor for establishing electrical connection to said first sigmoidal conductor; and a second electrical contact means coupled to said sigmoidal conductor, at a point spaced from said first contact means, for establishing electrical connection to said first sigmoidal conductor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
120 words
A medical electrical lead, comprising: an elongated lead body, said lead body having a first lumen extending along the length of said lead body, said lumen in cross section having a width greater than its height; a first sigmoidal conductor lying in generally in a first plane, said first sigmoidal conductor extending along the length of said lead body and across the width of said lumen; a first electrical contact means mounted to said lead body and coupled to said sigmoidal conductor for establishing electrical connection to said first sigmoidal conductor; and a second electrical contact means coupled to said sigmoidal conductor, at a point spaced from said first contact means, for establishing electrical connection to said first sigmoidal conductor.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
112 words
A lead according to claim 10, wherein said lead body has a second lumen extending along the length of said lead body and in cross section having a width greater than its height; further comprising; a second sigmoidal conductor lying in generally in a second plane, said second sigmoidal conductor extending across the width of said second lumen; a third electrical contact means mounted to said lead body and coupled to said sigmoidal conductor for establishing electrical connection to said second sigmoidal conductor; and a fourth electrical contact means coupled to said sigmoidal conductor, at a point spaced from said third contact means, for establishing electrical connection to said first sigmoidal conductor.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
A lead according to claim 11 wherein said lead body has a third lumen extending along the length of said lead body and having a generally circular cross section.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
A lead according to claim 12 further comprising a coiled conductor located within said third lumen.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
A lead according to claim 13 further comprising an electrode, mounted to said lead body and coupled to said coiled conductor.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
A lead according to claim 12 further comprising means for receiving a stylet, located within said third lumen.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
32 words
A lead according to claim 10 or 11 wherein said second contact means comprises means for sensing a physiologic parameter, mounted to said lead body and coupled to said first sigmoidal conductor.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
A lead according to claim 16 wherein said means for sensing a physiologic parameter comprises an electrode, coupled to said first sigmoidal conductor.
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