Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical energy applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-28
2011-11-01
Layno, Carl H (Department: 3766)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical energy applicator
C607S126000, C607S130000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08050773
ABSTRACT:
A medical stimulation lead is provided. The medical stimulation lead includes an elongated lead body including a substantially rounded cross-section and including a first biased portion forming a first section of the substantially rounded cross-section and a second biased portion forming a second section of the substantially rounded cross-section. A plurality of electrodes are provided connected to the elongated lead body. A restraining body is removably connected to the elongated lead body releasably exerting a force substantially counter to the biases of the first biased portion and the second biased portion. The retraining body releasably maintains the substantially rounded cross-section of the elongated lead body, wherein removal of the restraining body permits the first biased portion and the second biased portion to expand, dividing the substantially rounded cross-section. The present invention further provides a method for providing spinal cord stimulation and a stimulation lead including an elongated plate.
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Dovas Law, P.C.
Layno Carl H
Stice Paula J
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