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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 13, 1997
Filed:
Apr. 27, 1995
Applicant:
Inventors:
John R Helland, Redmond, WA (US);
Diane M Muff, Redmond, WA (US);
Assignee:
InControl, Inc., Redmond, WA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61N / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
607116 ; 607122 ;
Abstract
A lead for implantation in a human body exhibits improved combined biodegradation, blood surface compatibility, wear and flexibility characteristics. The lead includes at least one electrode and at least one connector connecting the electrode to a connector at the proximal end of the lead. An outer insulation surrounds the at least one conductor, and includes a first insulation formed of silicone encircling the at least one conductor, and a second insulation formed from polyurethane encircling the silicone rubber insulation.