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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 08, 1998
Filed:
Mar. 22, 1996
Mark S Spencer, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Edward A Rubin, Phoenix, AZ (US);
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Newark, DE (US);
Abstract
The present invention is an improved jacketing material for all forms of electro-magnetic energy conductors. The jacket material of the present invention comprises a silicone material that is imbibed into a porous polymer, such as expanded polytetrafluoroethylene, to produce a flexible and durable composite. When applied as a cable jacket, the composite material of the present invention produces dramatic improvement over the use of silicone alone, especially in the areas of load sharing, resistance to fatigue from repeated flexure, and resistance to harsh environmental conditions. The ability of the material of the present invention to withstand repeated autoclave cycles without compromise makes it particularly suitable for cable jacketing in biomedical applications.