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Polymer coating for medical devices; conductive polymer materials, namely, inherently conductive polymer coatings, and conductive polymer coatings, all for shielding, drug delivery, or electrode or surface modification for medical devices, implantable devices, and sensors; coatings; polymer coatings; conductive polymer coatings. Medical device components, namely, wire coils or cables, medical wire, catheters, guidewires, lead assemblies, electrodes, hypotubes, microcomponents, molded components, pins, strands and cables; components, assemblies, and accessories for medical devices; medical device components; medical devices; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Manufacture of medical devices and components for others; application of coatings to medical devices and sensors for others; application of surface coatings to machines and tools. Research and consulting services regarding design of medical devices, implantable medical devices, sensors, components, assemblies, accessory, and finished devices for medical devices; research services; design services; design of medical devices and components for others.
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(1) Polymer coating for medical devices; conductive polymer materials, namely, inherently conductive polymer coatings, and conductive polymer coatings, all for shielding, drug delivery, and electrode and surface modification for medical devices, implantable devices, and sensors.
(2) Medical device components, namely, single and multi-layered wire coils and cables, namely, torquetransmitting wires and cables for intravascular intervention, medical hydrophilic guide wire to track catheters, catheters, medical guidewires, lead wire assemblies being for cardiac rhythm management, cardiac re-synchronization, defibrillation, neuromodulation and vascular applications, medical electrodes, hypo tubes, microcomponents namely guidewire tips, catheter tips, and radiopaque markers, and parts and molded component parts for the foregoing; finished devices for medical devices, namely, catheters, medical guidewires, lead wire assemblies being for cardiac rhythm management, cardiac re-synchronization, defibrillation, neuromodulation and vascular applications. (1) Manufacture of medical devices and components for others; application of polymer coatings using chemical processes to medical devices and sensors for others.
(2) Research and consulting services regarding design of medical devices, implantable medical devices, sensors, components, assemblies, accessory, and finished devices for medical devices; design of medical devices and components for others.
3.
JOINING DISSIMILAR METALS FOR GUIDEWIRE APPLICATIONS
One aspect is a method of forming a wire, including providing a first wire section comprising a first material, providing a second wire section comprising a second material different from the first material, cooling a joining section that comprises a superelastic material, inserting the first and second wire sections into the joining section, and allowing the joining section to warm such that it compresses on to both the first and second wire section thereby joining them together.
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Polymer coating for medical devices; conductive polymer materials, namely, inherently conductive polymer coatings, and conductive polymer coatings, all for shielding, drug delivery, or electrode or surface modification for medical devices, implantable devices, and sensors Custom manufacture and design of medical devices and components for others; application of coatings to medical devices and sensors for others in the nature of stents, catheters, medical electrodes, guidewires, cardiac rhythm devices, vascular assemblies, neuromodulation devices and medical lead assemblies. Medical device components, namely, single or multi-layered wire coils or cables, namely, torque-transmitting wires or cables for intravascular intervention, medical hydrophilic guide wire to track catheters, catheters, medical guidewires, lead assemblies being for cardiac rhythm management, cardiac re-synchronization, defibrillation, neuromodulation and vascular applications, medical electrodes, hypotubes, microcomponents being for guidewire tips and components, catheter tips and components, and radiopaque markers, molded components being stylets, Brady and Tachy lead assemblies, passive and active fixation lead assemblies, stimulation tips, subcutaneous assemblies, and paddle assemblies; Materials, components, assemblies, and accessory and finished devices for medical devices in the nature of catheters, guidewires, cardiac rhythm devices, vascular assemblies, neuromodulation devices, sheaths, and medical lead assemblies Research and consulting services in the field of designing medical devices, implantable medical devices, sensors, components, assemblies, accessory, and finished devices for medical devices.
The disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a biocompatible wire, a biocompatible wire comprising a biocompatible metallic material and a medical device comprising such wire.
The disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a biocompatible wire, a biocompatible wire comprising a biocompatible metallic material and a medical device comprising such wire.
The method for manufacturing a biocompatible wire comprises providing a workpiece of a biocompatible metallic material, cold working the workpiece into a wire, and annealing the wire, wherein a cold work percentage is 97 to 99%, wherein the cold working is a drawing with a die reduction per pass ratio in a range of 6 to 40%, and wherein the annealing is done in a range of 850 to 1100° C.
C22F 1/10 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of nickel or cobalt or alloys based thereon
C21D 8/06 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of rods or wires
C22C 19/05 - Alloys based on nickel or cobalt based on nickel with chromium
C22C 19/07 - Alloys based on nickel or cobalt based on cobalt
B21F 45/00 - Wire-working in the manufacture of other particular articles
B21C 1/00 - Manufacture of metal sheets, wire, rods, tubes or like semi-manufactured products by drawing
C21D 9/52 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for wiresHeat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for strips
6.
GUIDEWIRE WITH POLYMER LAYER STRENGTHENING FEATURE
One aspect provides a medical guidewire including a core wire extending from a proximal tip of a proximal end section to a distal tip of a distal end section. A polymer layer covers a perimeter surface of at least a portion of the distal end section, the polymer layer covering the distal tip and extending proximally to a proximal end portion defining a proximal edge. A strengthening feature is disposed about a perimeter surface of at least the core wire at the proximal end portion of the polymer layer, the strengthening feature beginning at a location proximally spaced from the proximal edge of the polymer layer and extending distally at least until the proximal edge of the polymer layer, the strengthening feature to prevent damage to the proximal end portion of the polymer layer.
One aspect is a bi- or multipolar lead for a medical device including: a) a cable comprising an outer insulation having at least two first openings near a distal end of the cable; an inner lumen, wherein the inner lumen is arranged coaxially to the outer insulation and extends in a longitudinal direction from a proximal end to the distal end of the cable; at least two conducting channels, wherein the at least two conducting channels are arranged between the outer insulation and the inner lumen of the cable, wherein each one of the at least two conducting channels is formed by at least one insulated conductor comprising a conductor and an insulation layer, and wherein the insulation layer of the at least one insulated conductor of each one of the at least two conducting channels comprises a second opening, which is aligned with one of the at least two first openings; b) at least two ring electrodes, wherein each one of the at least two ring electrodes surrounds the cable at a position of one of the at least two aligned first and second openings of the cable, and wherein each one of the at least two ring electrodes is selectively connected to the conductor of the at least one insulated conductor of one of the at least two conducting channels through one of the at least two aligned first and second openings.
One aspect is a method of manufacturing a lead connector for an implantable medical device. The method includes connecting proximal ends of a plurality of conductive pins to a corresponding one of a plurality of ring contacts to form a plurality of ring-pin subassemblies, assembling each of the plurality of ring-pin subassemblies on an assembly frame, including inserting the plurality of conductive pins in a corresponding plurality of openings within the assembly frame such that the corresponding plurality of ring contacts are spaced along a longitudinal dimension of the assembly frame, arranging the assembly frame along with the conductive pins and corresponding ring contacts within a mold cavity, filling the mold cavity with a mold material that surrounds the assembly frame, and removing a resulting lead connector from the mold cavity.
A61N 1/375 - Constructional arrangements, e.g. casings
H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
H01R 43/24 - Assembling by moulding on contact members
H01R 13/50 - BasesCases formed as an integral body
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Colorants; Lacquers; Paints; Varnishes; Engraving ink; Metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating and art; Printing ink; Rust preservatives in the nature of a coating; Raw natural resins; Wood preservatives. Artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; Catheters and parts and fittings therefor; Massage apparatus; Medical and surgical catheters; Surgical instruments and apparatus; Suture materials; Medical guidewires and parts and fittings therefor; Medical instruments, namely, orthopedic apparatus and instruments; Surgical apparatus and instruments for medical, dental or veterinary use. Air purification; Material treatment services in connection with recycling; Printing services; Recycling of waste and trash; Treatment of water; Food preservation services. Design and development of computer hardware and software; Industrial design services; Quality control of services; Scientific research and development.
One aspect is a method of forming a lead for implantation. The method includes forming a distal end assembly, forming a proximal end assembly, and forming a flexible circuit coupling the distal end assembly to the proximal end assembly. The distal end assembly, the proximal end assembly and the flexible circuit are formed over an inner member. An outer member is placed over the combination of the distal end assembly, the proximal end assembly and the flexible circuit. The outer member and circuit are fused adjacent the distal end assembly to the proximal end assembly.
A61N 1/375 - Constructional arrangements, e.g. casings
A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
H01R 11/11 - End pieces or tapping pieces for wires or cables, supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member
H01R 12/77 - Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
12.
Ferrule with strain relief spacer for implantable medical device
On example provides a ferrule for an implantable medical device including a first frame body having a first perimeter surface to make a brazed connection to a first medical device component, and a second frame body having a first perimeter surface to make a welded connection to a second medical device component. A spacer flange connects a second perimeter surface of the first frame body to a second perimeter surface of the second frame body, a thickness between a top surface and bottom of the spacer flange being less than a thickness between a top surface and a bottom surface of the first frame body such that the spacer flange is to deflect relative to the first frame body in response to forces being applied to the second frame body so as to reduce transmission of weld strain from the second frame body to the first frame body.
One example provides a ferrule for an implantable medical device including a frame body having an upper surface and an opposing lower surface, an interior perimeter surface extending between the upper and lower surfaces for attachment to an insulator body, and an exterior perimeter surface extending between the upper and lower surfaces for attachment to a housing. A flange extends from the exterior perimeter surface and has an upper surface facing the upper surface of the frame body, the upper surface of the flange to engage an interior surface of a housing of the implantable medical device to limit a position of the housing along the exterior perimeter surface in a direction toward the bottom surface of the frame body, wherein a distance of the top surface of the flange from the top surface of the frame body is greater than and proportional to a thickness of the housing.
One aspect provides a fiducial marker for use with an implantable lead, the fiducial marker having a structure extending along and about a longitudinal axis, the structure having an asymmetrical shape about the longitudinal axis when viewed in any radial direction from the longitudinal axis so as to provide a unique radioscopic silhouette in any radial direction.
A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
One aspect relates to a process for preparing a processed filament, including provision of a filament, including a segment. At least in the segment, the filament includes a core, including a first metal, a first layer which is superimposed on the core, and includes a polymer, and a second layer which is superimposed on the first layer, and includes a second metal. The segment of the filament is processed by interaction of the segment with at least one beam of electromagnetic radiation of a first kind. The electromagnetic radiation of the first kind has a spectrum with a peak wavelength in the range from 430 to 780 nm. Further, one aspect relates to a processed filament, obtainable by the process; a filament; an electrical device, including at least a part of the processed filament.
B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value using chemical or electrochemical methods, e.g. by polarographic means using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase
B05D 7/00 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
B05D 7/14 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to metal, e.g. car bodies
B05D 7/20 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to wires
B23K 26/06 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing
B23K 26/0622 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing by direct control of the laser beam by shaping pulses
B23K 26/352 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment
H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables
H01B 13/34 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables for marking conductors or cables
B23K 26/402 - Removing material taking account of the properties of the material involved involving non-metallic material, e.g. isolators
A lead body for implantation includes at least one segmented electrode with a first electrode segment and a second electrode segment radially positioned about a lumen and electrically isolated from each other. A sectioned hypotube includes a distal end and a proximal end and a first conducting section and a second conducting section each extending between the distal and proximal ends. The first conducting section of the sectioned hypotube is coupled to the first electrode segment adjacent the distal end and the second conducting section of the sectioned hypotube is coupled to the second electrode segment adjacent the distal end.
One aspect is forming a medical lead for implantation. The method includes forming a plurality of non-ground electrodes, at least one non-ground electrode having a plurality of segments. Overmold portions are formed for the at least one of the plurality of non-ground electrodes, including keys and tabs. One of a plurality of conductors is attached to one segment of the at least one non-ground electrode using the keys and tabs. The non-ground electrodes and plurality of conductors are assembled into electrode assembly and the overmold portions are reflowed. The reflowed electrode assembly is then ground to form the medical lead.
A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
A61N 1/08 - Arrangements or circuits for monitoring, protecting, controlling or indicating
B23P 13/00 - Making metal objects by operations essentially involving machining but not covered by a single other subclass
B29C 70/72 - Encapsulating inserts having non-encapsulated projections, e.g. extremities or terminal portions of electrical components
H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables
H01L 21/56 - Encapsulations, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings
H01L 21/64 - Manufacture or treatment of solid-state devices other than semiconductor devices, or of parts thereof, not specially adapted for a single type of device provided for in subclasses , , or
H05K 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or adjusting assemblages of electric components
A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
A lead body for implantation includes a first set of conducting sections, a second set of conducting sections, a strain relief coupler having a axial length with a plurality of tines extending along the axial length and extending radially thereby defining a plurality of axially-extending channels, a plurality of joints located within the plurality of channels, each joint coupling one conducting section from the first set of conducting sections to one conducting section from the second set of conducting sections, and an outer layer at least partially surrounding the first and second set of conducting sections, the plurality of joints and the strain relief coupler.
Aspects of the disclosure relate to medical catheters, including electrophysiological catheters, comprising a catheter maintaining at least one electrode including a plurality of electrode segments. The catheter can include a plurality of slots in which the electrodes can be secured so that the electrodes are at least partially positioned within a center lumen of the catheter. Methods of manufacturing medical catheters are also disclosed. In various methods of assembling a catheter, a hollow, tubular catheter made of a compliant material having a very small, micro or nano outside diameter is provided. Then, the slots are formed in the catheter and the electrode segments are positioned within the slots.
One aspect is a medical lead interconnect system. The medical lead interconnect system is configured to selectively electrically couple a linear array of contact rings of an implantable medical lead to an electrical outlet coupling. The medical lead interconnect system includes a housing with an electrical outlet, a pair of plates position within the housing and has a plurality of connector pins, a biasing member configured bias the pair of plates toward one another, and a cam configured to rotate between an open position in which the pair of plates are biased towards one another, and a closed position in which the pair plates are forced apart.
Composite materials are made by impregnating a non-conductive material with a conducting monomer to form a monomer-impregnated non-conductive material, and polymerizing the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material to form the composite material. The composite materials are used in medical devices and implants.
H01B 1/12 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances organic substances
A61L 27/48 - Composite materials, i.e. layered or containing one material dispersed in a matrix of the same or different material having a macromolecular matrix with macromolecular fillers
A61L 27/50 - Materials characterised by their function or physical properties
H01B 1/24 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material the conductive material comprising carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
B05D 1/18 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by dipping
B05D 3/10 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by other chemical means
C08L 65/00 - Compositions of macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
A microcatheter includes an inner polymeric tube defining an inner lumen. It includes a proximal section with an inner wire layer helically wound in a constricted state over the inner polymeric tube and includes an outer wire layer helically wound over the inner wire layer in a constricted state within the proximal section. It includes a distal section with a distal wire layer helically wound in a constricted state and having an outer diameter. The proximal and distal sections are joined. The outer diameter of the outer wire layer is substantially the same as the outer diameter of distal wire layer at the location where the proximal and distal sections are joined.
A lead body for implantation includes at least one segmented electrode with a first electrode segment and a second electrode segment radially positioned about a lumen and electrically isolated from each other. A sectioned hypotube includes a distal end and a proximal end and a first conducting section and a second conducting section each extending between the distal and proximal ends. The first conducting section of the sectioned hypotube is coupled to the first electrode segment adjacent the distal end and the second conducting section of the sectioned hypotube is coupled to the second electrode segment adjacent the distal end.
One aspect is a medical guidewire including a core wire with a proximal end extending out to a distal end and a resilient portion coupled to the distal end of the core wire at a distal tip section of the guidewire. The resilient portion includes a superelastic material.
polymer coating for medical devices; conductive polymer materials, namely, inherently conductive polymer coatings, and conductive polymer coatings, all for shielding, drug delivery, or electrode or surface modification for medical devices, implantable devices, and sensors
polymer coating for medical devices; conductive polymer materials, namely, inherently conductive polymer coatings, and conductive polymer coatings, all for shielding, drug delivery, or electrode or surface modification for medical devices, implantable devices, and sensors
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Flex circuit ribbon based elongated members and attachments
A catheter or other elongated member can include an elongated inner portion, an elongated outer portion, a flex circuit ribbon comprising at least one conductor, and an electrical contact. The flex circuit ribbon can be situated between the inner portion and the outer portion. The inner portion and the outer portion can be (1) affixed together between portions of the flex circuit ribbon or (2) integrally formed such that masses of the inner and outer portions are joined together between portions of the flex circuit ribbon. The electrical contact can be configured to be exposed during use. The electrical contact can be situated at, or connected to, the at least one conductor of the flex circuit ribbon.
A medical lead for implantation includes an electrode assembly having a plurality of electrodes. Each of the plurality of electrodes include a plurality of electrode segments. Each electrode segment has a flexible conductor directly coupled to it. A strut is coupled within each of the plurality of electrodes such that each of the flexible conductors coupled to the plurality of electrode segments are supported between the strut and each of the plurality of electrodes by the strut. An insulator fills gaps between the plurality of electrodes, the strut and the flexible conductors.
A61B 5/287 - Holders for multiple electrodes, e.g. electrode catheters for electrophysiological study [EPS]
A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
A61N 1/372 - Arrangements in connection with the implantation of stimulators
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
H01R 24/58 - Contacts spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement
H01R 43/24 - Assembling by moulding on contact members
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
C23C 28/00 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and
C23C 30/00 - Coating with metallic material characterised only by the composition of the metallic material, i.e. not characterised by the coating process
HERAEUS ORIENTAL HITEC CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
Tark, Yong-Deok
Kang, Il Tae
Kim, Jong Su
Jung, Hyun Seok
Kim, Tae Yeop
Zhang, Xi
Sarangapani, Murali
Abstract
An alloyed silver wire comprising or consisting of a wire core, the wire core itself consisting of: (a) palladium in an amount in the range of from 0.1 to 3 wt.-%, (b) gold in an amount in the range of from 0.1 to 3 wt.-%, (c) nickel in an amount in the range of from 20 to 700 wt.-ppm, (d) calcium in an amount in the range of from 20 to 200 wt.-ppm, (e) silver in an amount in the range of from 93.91 to 99.786 wt.-%, and (f) 0 to 100 wt.-ppm of further components, wherein all amounts in wt.-% and wt.-ppm are based on the total weight of the core, wherein the alloyed silver wire has an average diameter in the range of from 8 to 80 µm.
HERAEUS ORIENTAL HITEC CO., LTD (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
Tark, Yong-Deok
Kang, Il Tae
Kim, Jong Su
Jung, Hyun Seok
Kim, Tae Yeop
Zhang, Xi
Sarangapani, Murali
Abstract
An alloyed silver wire comprising or consisting of a wire core, the wire core itself consisting of: (a) palladium in an amount in the range of from 3 to 6 wt.-%, (b) gold in an amount in the range of from 0.2 to 2 wt.-%, (c) nickel in an amount in the range of from 20 to 700 wt.-ppm, (d) platinum in an amount in the range of from 20 to 500 wt.-ppm, (e) silver in an amount in the range of from 91.88 to 96.786 wt.-%, and (f) 0 to 100 wt.-ppm of further components, wherein all amounts in wt.-% and wt.-ppm are based on the total weight of the core, wherein the alloyed silver wire has an average diameter in the range of from 8 to 80 μm.
H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
C22F 1/14 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of noble metals or alloys based thereon
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Conductive polymeric coatings, medical devices, coating solutions and methods
The invention includes conductive polymeric coatings, medical device, coating solutions and methods of making the same. A coating solution for forming a conductive polymer layer can include a conductive monomer, at least one photoreactive component comprising an anionic photoreactive cross-linking agent or an anionic photoreactive hydrophilic polymer, and a solvent. A medical device can include an electrode and an electrically conductive coating disposed over the electrode. The electrically conductive coating can include a reaction product of the conductive monomer and the at least one photoreactive component. Other aspects are included herein.
C09D 5/44 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes for electrophoretic applications
A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
38.
CONDUCTIVE POLYMER COATINGS FOR THREE DIMENSIONAL SUBSTRATES
The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for the preparation of conductive polymer coatings, and methods for application of the coatings to three-dimensional substrates.
Composite materials are made by impregnating a non-conductive material with a conducting monomer to form a monomer-impregnated non-conductive material, and polymerizing the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material to form the composite material. The composite materials are used in medical devices and implants.
H01B 1/12 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances organic substances
H01B 1/24 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material the conductive material comprising carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
A61L 27/48 - Composite materials, i.e. layered or containing one material dispersed in a matrix of the same or different material having a macromolecular matrix with macromolecular fillers
A61L 27/50 - Materials characterised by their function or physical properties
B05D 1/18 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by dipping
B05D 3/10 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by other chemical means
C08L 65/00 - Compositions of macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
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Polymer coating for medical devices; conductive polymer
materials, namely, inherently conductive polymers, and
conductive polymer coatings, all for shielding, drug
delivery, or electrode or surface modification for medical
devices, implantable devices, and sensors. Manufacture of medical devices for others (terms considered
too vague by the International Bureau - rule 13.2.b) of the
Common Regulations); application of polymer coatings to
medical devices for others; application of polymer coatings
to implantable medical devices and sensors for others.
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Polymer coating for medical devices; conductive polymer
materials, namely, inherently conductive polymers, and
conductive polymer coatings, all for shielding, drug
delivery, or electrode or surface modification for medical
devices, implantable devices, and sensors. Manufacture of medical devices for others (terms considered
too vague by the International Bureau - rule 13.2.b) of the
Common Regulations); application of polymer coatings to
medical devices for others; application of polymer coatings
to implantable medical devices and sensors for others.
42.
Flex circuit ribbon based elongated members and attachments
A catheter or other elongated member can include an elongated inner portion, an elongated outer portion, a flex circuit ribbon comprising at least one conductor, and an electrical contact. The flex circuit ribbon can be situated between the inner portion and the outer portion. The inner portion and the outer portion can be (1) affixed together between portions of the flex circuit ribbon or (2) integrally formed such that masses of the inner and outer portions are joined together between portions of the flex circuit ribbon. The electrical contact can be configured to be exposed during use. The electrical contact can be situated at, or connected to, the at least one conductor of the flex circuit ribbon.
The invention includes conductive polymeric coatings, medical device, coating solutions and methods of making the same. A coating solution for forming a conductive polymer layer can include a conductive monomer, at least one photoreactive component comprising an anionic photoreactive cross-linking agent or an anionic photoreactive hydrophilic polymer, and a solvent. A medical device can include an electrode and an electrically conductive coating disposed over the electrode. The electrically conductive coating can include a reaction product of the conductive monomer and the at least one photoreactive component. Other aspects are included herein.
C09D 5/44 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes for electrophoretic applications
A wire used in the medical field for guiding purposes, as well as in other fields, such as in the field of orthodontics for teeth aligning purposes. The wire, when prepared for use in such applications, exhibits an innovative blend of advantageous properties, including enhanced kink resistance over stainless steel wires and enhanced stiffness over Nitinol wires, which enhance its use as a medical guidewire or stylet, and further, as an arch wire in orthodontia applications.
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manufacture of medical devices for others; application of polymer coatings to medical devices for others; application of polymer coatings to implantable medical devices and sensors for others
48.
IMPREGNATION OF A NON-CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL WITH AN INTRINSICALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYMER
Composite materials are made by impregnating a non-conductive material with a conducting monomer to form a monomer-impregnated non-conductive material, and polymerizing the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material to form the composite material. The composite materials are used in medical devices and implants.
H01B 5/16 - Non-insulated conductors or conductive bodies characterised by their form comprising conductive material in insulating or poorly conductive material, e.g. conductive rubber
H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables
49.
Implantable electrode comprising a conductive polymeric coating
The present invention generally relates to coated electrodes comprising an electrically conductive substrate and a polymeric coating, and to methods for the preparation of the same.
C08L 53/02 - Compositions of block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers of vinyl aromatic monomers and conjugated dienes
C09D 5/44 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes for electrophoretic applications
50.
IMPLANTABLE ELECTRODE COMPRISING A CONDUCTIVE POLYMERIC COATING
The present invention generally relates to coated electrodes comprising an electrically conductive substrate and a polymeric coating, and to methods for the preparation of the same.
H01B 1/12 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances organic substances
An implantable medical lead connecting to a device header of a medical apparatus and having an electrode, a conductor, and a conductive polymer layer formed on at least a portion of the medical lead. An insulative sheath surrounds the conductive polymer layer for electrical insulation. The conductive polymer layer and insulative sheath maintain mechanical and electrical continuity of the lead in the event of fracture. The conductive polymer layer is composed of conductive polymers and may contain one or more dopants for improving electrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, and processability.
A medical lead includes a first wire coil having an outer diameter and a marker coil having an inner diameter. The marker coil is assembled over the first wire coil. The outer diameter first wire coil is smaller than the inner diameter of the marker coil thereby defining a gap. A second wire coil substantially fills the gap between the first wire coil and the marker coil. A ball weld is formed at an end of the medical lead adjacent each of the first and second wire coils and adjacent the marker coil.
An implantable electrode, for an implantable tissue stimulator, has an electrically conductive porous material comprising metal carbide, metal nitride, metal carbonitride, metal oxide or metal oxynitride and one or more coating layers on a surface thereof. The coating layer or at least one of the coating layers, is for contact with body tissue when the electrode is implanted. Each coating layer is an electrically conductive layer of polymer having a polypyrrole polymeric backbone or polythiophene polymeric backbone. The coating layer or layers are formed in situ by electropolymerisation. The polypyrrole or polythiophene may be substituted. The coating layer or layers can provide high charge storage capacitance and a fast discharging profile, as well as biocompatibility.
An implantable electrode, for an implantable tissue stimulator, has an electrically conductive porous material comprising metal carbide, metal nitride, metal carbonitride, metal oxide or metal oxynitride and one or more coating layers on a surface thereof. The coating layer or at least one of the coating layers, is for contact with body tissue when the electrode is implanted. Each coating layer is an electrically conductive layer of polymer having a polypyrrole polymeric backbone or polythiophene polymeric backbone. The coating layer or layers are formed in situ by electropolymerisation. The polypyrrole or polythiophene may be substituted. The coating layer or layers can provide high charge storage capacitance and a fast discharging profile, as well as biocompatibility.
An implantable medical lead connecting to a device header of a medical apparatus and having an electrode, a conductor, and a conductive polymer layer formed on at least a portion of the medical lead. An insulative sheath surrounds the conductive polymer layer for electrical insulation. The conductive polymer layer and insulative sheath maintain mechanical and electrical continuity of the lead in the event of fracture. The conductive polymer layer is composed of conductive polymers and may contain one or more dopants for improving electrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, and processability.
An implantable medical lead connecting to a device header of a medical apparatus and having an electrode, a conductor, and a conductive polymer layer formed on at least a portion of the medical lead. An insulative sheath surrounds the conductive polymer layer for electrical insulation. The conductive polymer layer and insulative sheath maintain mechanical and electrical continuity of the lead in the event of fracture. The conductive polymer layer is composed of conductive polymers and may contain one or more dopants for improving electrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, and processability.
A wire used in the medical field for guiding purposes, as well as in other fields, such as in the field of orthodontics for teeth aligning purposes. The wire, when prepared for use in such applications, exhibits an innovative blend of advantageous properties, including enhanced kink resistance over stainless steel wires and enhanced stiffness over Nitinol wires, which enhance its use as a medical guidewire or stylet, and further, as an arch wire in orthodontia applications.
2. This surface has good biocompatibility and can bind strongly to a metallic surface. The polymer may be made from an electropolymerisable monomer, e.g. a pyrrole.
A61F 2/00 - Filters implantable into blood vesselsProstheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the bodyAppliances for connecting them with the bodyDevices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
B05D 7/24 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
B05C 3/02 - Apparatus in which the work is brought into contact with a bulk quantity of liquid or other fluent material the work being immersed in the liquid or other fluent material
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PRODUCTION OF FIBERS MADE OF PLATINUM OR PALLADIUM OR ALLOYS BASED ON PLATINUM OR PALLADIUM, AND OF NON-WOVEN MATS OR MESHES THEREOF
The invention relates to a method for producing fibers made of platinum, palladium, or alloys based on Pt or Pd from a melt by gas atomizing, wherein the viscosity of the melt is adjusted by alloying boron so that fibers, not powder, are created by atomizing. The fibers thus created can be sintered into non-woven mats or meshes. The boron can be thermally removed as an oxide. The method is particularly suitable for fibers made of PtRh alloys.
B22F 9/08 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using physical processes starting from liquid material by casting, e.g. through sieves or in water, by atomising or spraying
Castings consisting of boron-containing alloys based on at least one metal from the platinum group are treated by thermal age-hardening in the presence of oxygen and at temperatures below the melting point of the alloy. The method allows for further processing at temperatures which are common in the field of jewelry. The castings treated can also be processed to form medical articles.
C22F 1/14 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of noble metals or alloys based thereon
A44C 27/00 - Making jewellery or other personal adornments
C22C 5/04 - Alloys based on a platinum group metal
A cable includes a first layer of wire helically wound to define a lumen having a lumen diameter. A second layer of wire is helically wound over the first layer. A first end segment of the second layer is configured with a plurality of strands that are fused together. A second end segment of the second layer is configured with a plurality of strands that are fused together.
A cable includes a first layer of wire helically wound to define a lumen having a lumen diameter. A second layer of wire is helically wound over the first layer. A first end segment of the second layer is configured with a plurality of strands that are fused together. A second end segment of the second layer is configured with a plurality of strands that are fused together.
A microbial strain which converts anthracycline metabolites into non-natural anthracyline antibiotics. A process for converting anthracycline metabolites into anthracycline antibiotics using a microbial strain.
C12P 19/56 - Preparation of O-glycosides, e.g. glucosides having an oxygen atom of the saccharide radical directly bound to a condensed ring system having three or more carbocyclic rings, e.g. daunomycin, adriamycin
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MATERIAL COMPRISED OF METAL AND LACTIC ACID CONDENSATE AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT
The invention relates to a material which is comprised of metal and a lactic acid condensate, the metal being selected from the group comprising copper, silver and gold. The invention further relates to an electronic component having a metal, ceramic or oxide surface and to a method for producing metal surfaces on an electronic component.
A metal fibre based on one or more elements from the group consisting of platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium and iridium together with from 0 to 30% by weight of one or more additional alloying elements from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt, gold, rhenium, molybdenum and tungsten has, according to the invention, from 1 to 500 ppm by weight of boron or phosphorus. A nonwoven or mesh according to the invention, in particular for producing nitrogen oxide or for producing hydrocyanic acid, comprises such fibres. To produce fibres based on noble metals together with up to 30% by weight of additional alloying metals, the melting point of the metal is reduced by at least 400°C by addition of boron or phosphorus as alloying constituent before drawing of the fibres from a melt and the boron or the phosphorus is removed again from the fibres.
B22F 1/00 - Metallic powderTreatment of metallic powder, e.g. to facilitate working or to improve properties
B22F 3/00 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sinteringApparatus specially adapted therefor
B22F 9/06 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using physical processes starting from liquid material
The invention relates to solder materials, such as a solder paste (11), and contact surfaces for solder connections, wherein according to the invention a metal stearate is used as a flux, said metal stearate being applied either as a solid layer (14, 15) on the solder particles (12) or as contact surfaces (not shown) or being present as a dispersion or solution in the binder. Advantageously, this can allow one to avoid the use of classical fluxes, in particular non-resin solder materials can be provided. This provides a simplified storage and processability of the solder materials, while at the same time producing comparatively better solder connections. The ability to use metal stearates as a flux can be achieved if the first oxide of the metals used is formed from pure metal at a lower oxygen activity (aO) than the first chromium oxide of chromium, preferably lower than the first titanium oxide of titanium, and if the metal stearate is present in a sufficient amount.
B23K 35/14 - Rods, electrodes, materials, or media, for use in soldering, welding, or cutting characterised by mechanical features, e.g. shape not specially designed for use as electrodes for soldering
B23K 35/363 - Selection of compositions of fluxes for soldering or brazing
B23K 35/26 - Selection of soldering or welding materials proper with the principal constituent melting at less than 400°C
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TUBULAR SPUTTERING TARGET HAVING A GROOVED OUTER SURFACE OF THE SUPPORT TUBE
The invention relates to a sputtering target comprising a support tube and sputtering material located on the outer surface of the tube, wherein circular or spiral depressions which run circumferentially around the longitudinal axis of the support tube and into which the sputtering material engages are arranged on the outer surface of the support tube and the depressions are distributed over the length of the support tube in the region of the sputtering material.
C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
C12P 19/56 - Preparation of O-glycosides, e.g. glucosides having an oxygen atom of the saccharide radical directly bound to a condensed ring system having three or more carbocyclic rings, e.g. daunomycin, adriamycin
Palladium(0)-dibenzylidene acetone complexes Pdx(dba)y having y/x of 1.5 to 3 are prepared according to the invention at a purity of at least 99.5 wt%. The use of Pdx(dba)y complexes for determining the stoichiometry thereof by means of elementary analysis is made possible according to the invention. In a method for producing Pdx(dba)y complexes from a Pd-containing reactant and dibenzylidene acetone (dba) in alcohol, according to the invention, a solution of dba in alcohol pre-heated to over 40°C is first prepared, and then the Pd-containing reactant is added to the pre-heated solution, whereupon the complexes are precipitated using a base.
The guidewire provides a core and wire coil construction. The core can be shaped with a generally squared-off distally facing shoulder that forms a platform for a proximal end portion of the wire coil. The wire coil can have a plurality of spaced apart coil turns at its proximal end portion. A bonding agent comprising an adhesive can be used to secure the core to the wire coil proximal end portion.
The invention relates to a method for the production of precious metal-carboxylate compounds, wherein a precious metal having at least one metal salt is disintegrated in a receptacle, the disintegration mass is dissolved in carboxylic acid, and the metal ions introduced by the metal salt are separated from the resulting solution using oxalate or an oxalate derivative.
B01J 31/04 - Catalysts comprising hydrides, coordination complexes or organic compounds containing organic compounds or metal hydrides containing carboxylic acids or their salts
The invention relates to a sputtering target arrangement having a support tube and a target tube surrounding the support tube at a distance therefrom and provides for metal strips which each contact both the support tube and the target tube being arranged between target tube and support tube.
Disclosed is a lead-free soft solder based on an Sn-In-Ag solder alloy. Said soft solder contains 88 to 98.5 percent by weight of Sn, 1 to 10 percent by weight of In, 0.5 to 3.5 percent by weight of Ag, and 0 to 1 percent by weight of Cu, and is doped with a crystallization modifier, particularly a maximum of 100 ppm of neodymium. The soft solder further contains 0 to 3 percent of GA, Sb, Bi and has a fusion temperature exceeding 210°C, high resistance to fatigue at elevated temperatures, and little growth of intermetallic phases. The disclosed alloy can be used for soldering electronic components in wafer bumping technology.
The invention provides a bonding wire comprising at least two components (4, 5), whose surface comprises the first component (5), which is more suitable for ultrasound bonding, and whose core has the second component (4) having better electrical conductivity and mechanical strength and which, according to the invention, can be pinched more easily than if the core were homogeneous.
H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
H01B 5/08 - Several wires or the like stranded in the form of a rope
The invention relates to a sputter target, with sputter material based on TiO2 which has 15-60 mol % of Nb20s. The invention further relates to a method for the production of a sputter target consisting of the following steps: - mixture of TiO2 and Nb2O5 powder in liquid slurry – spraying of this slurry to cause the TiO2-Nb2O5 mixed oxide mixture to granulate – plasma spraying of this granulated mixture onto the base body of a sputter target.
The invention relates to a sputter target comprising a sputter material that is made of an alloy or a material mixture composed of at least two components which are in a state of thermodynamic disequilibrium. According to the invention, the components are compacted by means of an isostatic or uniaxial cold-pressing process.
The invention relates to a method for producing a wire or strip, in particular for use as an electrode or electrode tip in sparkplugs, in which the following steps are carried out: a) producing an intermetallic compound with a melting point above 1700°C, wherein the intermetallic compound corresponds to the formula AxBy, where A is selected from the group Ru, Ir, Pt, Rh and Pd, and B is selected from the group Zr, Al, Y, Hf, Th, Ti, Ta, Sc, V, Nb, Ce, W or the lanthanides, and the ratio of x : y lies between 0.8 and 5; b) grinding up the intermetallic compound; c) mixing the intermetallic compound with a noble metal powder; d) introducing the mixture obtained under c) into a tube of ductile material; e) shaping the tube filled according to d) into a wire or strip; and relates to a casing wire or casing strip, in particular a semifinished product for the production of electrodes or electrode tips of sparkplugs.
The invention relates to a tubular target with a carrier tube and a sputter target material arranged on it, wherein the sputter target material is formed by cylinder shells multiply segmented in the longitudinal direction or in the longitudinal direction and the circumferential direction.
The invention relates to a gold alloy, containing 99% by weight, in particular 99.9% by weight, gold and 1 to 1000 ppm, in particular 10 to 100 ppm, calcium, and 1 to 1000 ppm, in particular 10 to 100 ppm ytterbium or europium or a mixture of ytterbium and europium, and to a method for producing a homogeneous gold alloy containing europium and/or ytterbium.
H01L 23/49 - Arrangements for conducting electric current to or from the solid state body in operation, e.g. leads or terminal arrangements consisting of soldered or bonded constructions wire-like
The invention relates to a nonresinous solder paste made of a metal powder, especially soft solder, and a gel which leaves no residues on the metal surface when the metal powder is melted down. The inventive gel is based on a mixture of carboxylic acid/s, amine/s, and solvent/s, said mixture being stable during storage. Major uses include applying soft solder pastes to power modules, die attach, chip on board, system in package (SiP), wafer bumping, particularly under-bump metallization (UBM) and surface-mounted technology (SMT), especially lacquered circuits. Using nonresinous soft solder pastes makes it possible to dispense with the need to perform a cleaning process before applying a protective lacquer after soldering an electrical connection while the formation of pores in solder bumps applied to UBMs is reduced to less than 20 percent by volume.
B23K 35/36 - Selection of non-metallic compositions, e.g. coatings, fluxesSelection of soldering or welding materials, conjoint with selection of non-metallic compositions, both selections being of interest
The invention relates to a sputtering target made of a material containing at least two phases or components, at least one phase having a granular structure. The invention is characterized in that the granular structure of at least one phase has a diameter ratio of the largest diameter to the diameter perpendicular thereto of greater than 2, and the material has a density of at least 98 % of the theoretical density. The invention also relates to a method for producing a sputtering target.
The invention relates to a material mixture containing, as a main constituent, a cobalt-based alloy, characterized in that it also at least contains TiOx.
C22C 32/00 - Non-ferrous alloys containing at least 5% by weight but less than 50% by weight of oxides, carbides, borides, nitrides, silicides or other metal compounds, e.g. oxynitrides, sulfides, whether added as such or formed in situ
The invention relates to a slip ring consisting of a substrate material and a sliding contact surface made of gold or a gold alloy, the sliding contact surface being stabilised by a support base, and to the use of a slip ring in slip ring transmitters (in particular in wind power plants or industrial robots), for transmitting control signals and control currents and generator currents. An extended service life, in conjunction with improved quality, a reduced drop in voltage and considerable savings in the amount of gold used can be achieved with the invention.
