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US 11,759,113 B2Granted
Mounting structures for components of intravascular devices
AssigneePhilips Image Guided Therapy Corporation
InventorDavid H. Burkett
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Abstract
Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the intravascular devices include at least one mounting structure within a distal portion of the device. In that regard, one or more electronic, optical, and/or electro-optical component is coupled to the mounting structure. In some instances, the mounting structure is formed of a plurality of material layers. In some embodiments, the material layers have substantially constant thicknesses. Methods of making and/or assembling such intravascular devices/systems are also provided.
Claims13
A sensing guide wire, comprising:
- a flexible elongate member configured to be positioned within a blood vessel of a patient, wherein the flexible elongate member comprises a core member, a proximal portion, and a distal portion;
- a mounting structure disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, wherein the mounting structure comprises a plurality of material layers formed on top of one another, wherein the plurality of material layers defines a recess shaped to receive the core member on a first side of the mounting structure;
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- a sensor mounted on a surface of the plurality of material layers on an opposite, second side of the mounting structure such that the sensor is spaced from the recess by at least one of the plurality of material layers.
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