Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical energy applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2002-09-13
2009-02-03
Layno, Carl H (Department: 3766)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical energy applicator
Reexamination Certificate
active
07486994
ABSTRACT:
A lead assembly and method of forming a lead assembly is provided. Devices and methods of forming the lead assembly include a support coil. The support coil provides enhanced support and protection from lead damage and failure. A lead assembly and method of forming a lead assembly is also provided including at least one electrode. Electrodes may be incorporated into the support coil design. The lead assembly and method of forming a lead assembly may be incorporated with other medical devices such as an implantable defibrillator.
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Definition of “coil spring” from dictionary.com.
Cox Daniel L.
Cryer Brett
Ley Gregory R.
Soltis Brian D.
Zarembo Paul E.
Cardiac Pacemakers Inc.
Layno Carl H
Oropeza Frances P
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
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