Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical energy applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2004-07-21
2009-06-30
Layno, Carl H (Department: 3766)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical energy applicator
C607S116000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07555351
ABSTRACT:
A lead includes a lead body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having an intermediate portion. A shocking electrode is disposed proximate the distal end of the lead body, and a pacing electrode is disposed along the intermediate portion of the lead body. The distal end of the lead body includes a pre-formed biased shape.
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Knapp Christopher P.
Zhang Yongxing
Cardiac Pacemakers Inc.
Gedeon Brian T
Layno Carl H
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
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