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Interlocking guidewire connector
Assignee: Boston Scientific Corp
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Filing: 1995-04-11
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Granted: 1997-04-08
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Expires: 2015-04-11
Abstract
Abstract A docking assembly for the extension of a guidewire. The docking assembly comprises a plug formed at the proximal end of the guidewire, and a socket formed of a tubing permanently bent so as to have a V shaped portion comprised between two straight portions. The end of straight portion is affixed to the distal end of extension wire. A sleeve is slidably engaged over the tubing to substantially straighten it and facilitate insertion of plug into the tubing. Removal of sleeve allows the tubing to recover its preshaped deformation, thereby assuring locking of plug in tubing. To release the assembly it suffices to pull the guidewire and extension wire oppositely to slip the plug out from the tubing.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Schwager
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:30
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/09; A61M25/0905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
A guidewire attachment assembly comprising: (a) an essentially straight elongated member; and (b) a resilient tubular member preshaped in a non-straight configuration and adapted to assume a straighter configuration upon an application of force thereto; wherein the resilient tubular member is adapted to receive the elongated member while the resilient tubular member is in the straighter configuration.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
A guidewire attachment assembly comprising: (a) an essentially straight elongated member; and (b) a resilient tubular member preshaped in a non-straight configuration and adapted to assume a straighter configuration upon an application of force thereto; wherein the resilient tubular member is adapted to receive the elongated member while the resilient tubular member is in the straighter configuration.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the resilient tubular member is adapted to assume the straighter configuration upon the application of internal force therein and/or external force thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
A guidewire attachment assembly comprising: (a) a resilient elongated member preshaped in a first non-straight configuration and adapted to assume a first straighter configuration upon an application of force thereto, and (b) a resilient tubular member preshaped in a second non-straight configuration and adapted to assume a second straighter configuration upon an application of force thereto; wherein the resilient tubular member, while it is in the second straighter configuration, is adapted to receive the resilient elongated member, while it is in the first straighter position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
A guidewire attachment assembly comprising: (a) a resilient elongated member preshaped in a first non-straight configuration and adapted to assume a first straighter configuration upon an application of force thereto, and (b) a resilient tubular member preshaped in a second non-straight configuration and adapted to assume a second straighter configuration upon an application of force thereto; wherein the resilient tubular member, while it is in the second straighter configuration, is adapted to receive the resilient elongated member, while it is in the first straighter position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The assembly of claim 3 wherein the resilient elongated member and/or the resilient tubular member are adapted to assume the straighter configurations upon the application of internal force therein and/or external force thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
100 words
A guidewire attachment assembly comprising: (a) a flexible essentially straight elongated member adapted to assume a non-straight configuration upon application of force thereto; and (b) a resilient tubular member preshaped in a non-straight configuration and adapted to assume a straighter configuration upon application of force thereto; wherein the resilient tubular member, while in the straighter configuration, upon application of force thereto, is adapted to receive the elongated member; and wherein upon release of the force applied thereto, the resilient tubular member is adapted to return towards the non-straight configuration and thereby bend the flexible elongated member in the non-straight configuration.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
100 words
A guidewire attachment assembly comprising: (a) a flexible essentially straight elongated member adapted to assume a non-straight configuration upon application of force thereto; and (b) a resilient tubular member preshaped in a non-straight configuration and adapted to assume a straighter configuration upon application of force thereto; wherein the resilient tubular member, while in the straighter configuration, upon application of force thereto, is adapted to receive the elongated member; and wherein upon release of the force applied thereto, the resilient tubular member is adapted to return towards the non-straight configuration and thereby bend the flexible elongated member in the non-straight configuration.
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