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US 2015/0020640 A1Published application
Forced deployment sequence
AssigneeW. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
InventorJustin W. Sokel
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Abstract
A fixed sequence activation handle is described that forces a predetermined activation sequence. Such handles are suitable for use in the delivery of medical devices or for other application that require a fixed sequence of activations.
Claims2
A cable retention system comprising:
- a. at least one retaining element;
- b. a substrate having a cavity dimensioned to allow an insertion of the at least one retaining element,
- c. a first slot extending from a first edge of the substrate to said cavity;
- and
- d. a second slot extending from a second edge of the substrate to said cavity wherein the first and second slots are dimensioned to allow a placement of an elongate member within the slots so that the retaining element retains the elongate member in the cavity.
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A method of retaining an elongate member in a device handle comprising the steps of:
- a. providing a device handle having a substrate with a cavity, a first slot and a second slot
- b. positioning at least one elongate member within the first and second slot to cross the cavity;
- and
- c. positioning at least one retaining element within the cavity so that the at least one elongate member is secured between the retaining element and the substrate.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.