# US 2025/0366754 A1 · Moveable sheathing for medical lead wires

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- Number: US 2025/0366754 A1
- Document ID: US20250366754A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 19/228,238
- Filed: 2025-06-04
- Published: 2025-12-04
- Earliest claimed: 2024-06-04
- Assignees: Rhythmlink International, LLC
- Applicants: Rhythmlink International, LLC
- Inventors: Elliott Chapman; Sabrina Hasty; Jonathan Peterson; Brian Petree
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20250366754A1

## CPC

- A61B 5/273: Connection of cords, cables or leads to electrodes
- H01B 7/0045: {Cable-harnesses}
- H01B 7/1805: {Protections not provided for in groups H01B7/182 - H01B7/26}
- A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D)
- H01B: CABLES; CONDUCTORS; INSULATORS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR CONDUCTIVE, INSULATING OR DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES (selection for magnetic properties H01F1/00; waveguides H01P {; printed circuits H05K})

## Abstract

An adjustable sheathing system is provided for securing and protecting medical lead wires, comprising a lead wire bundle with multiple lead wires, connectors, and electrodes. The system includes first and second end portions, each containing a length of the lead wires and incorporating a securing mechanism. A sheath is connected to both the first and second end portions, encasing the lead wires to provide protection and organization. The securing mechanisms within the end portions enable adjustable retention of the lead wires, enhancing stability and reducing strain on the connections. This configuration facilitates secure management of medical lead wires while maintaining flexibility and protection throughout their length.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An adjustable sheathing system for securing and protecting medical lead wires, comprising:
a lead wire bundle comprising a plurality of lead wires, connectors, and electrodes;
a first end portion and a second end portion, comprised of an inner diameter and an outer diameter, wherein the first and second end portions contain a length of the lead wires;
a securing mechanism within the first and second end portion, wherein the securing mechanism controls pressure; and
a sheath connected to the first end portion and the second end portion, wherein the sheath encases the lead wires.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the first and second end portion further contains the connectors.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The system of claim 2, wherein the sheath further encases the connectors.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, further comprising a third end portion, wherein the third end portion is connected to a first sheath and a second sheath.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the sheath is comprised of a non-conductive composite material.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism comprises a brake component of a tab and a sloped extended body, wherein the tab is pulled to decrease the pressure on the lead wires, and pushed in either the first or second end portions to increase the pressure on the lead wires.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism is a pressure fit mechanism that drives a protrusion on the inner diameter of the first end portion and the second end portion into the lead wires to increase friction.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism comprises a lever, a lever, and a pawl to secure the first and second end portion to the lead wires by a one-handed operation.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, further comprising a dividing wall within the first and second end portion, wherein the dividing wall receives the lead wires in a first half and a second set of lead wires in a second other half.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism further comprises a twist lock that when twisted causes the inner diameter of either the first or second end portion to reduce in size increasing the pressure.

### Claim 11

An adjustable sheathing method for securing and protecting medical lead wires, comprising:
provisioning a lead wire bundle comprising a plurality of lead wires, connectors, and electrodes;
installing a first end portion and a second end portion, comprised of an inner diameter and an outer diameter, wherein the first and second end portions contain a length of the lead wires;
configuring a securing mechanism within the first and second end portion, wherein configuring adjusts the securing mechanism to either increase or decrease pressure; and
adjusting a sheath connected to the first end portion and the second end portion, wherein the sheath encases the lead wires and adjusting the sheath is conducted by moving either the first end portion or the second end portion by adjusting the securing mechanism.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11, wherein the first and second end portion further contains the connectors.

### Claim 13 (depends on 12)

The method of claim 12, wherein the sheath further encases the connectors.

### Claim 14 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11, further comprising a third end portion, wherein the third end portion is connected to a first sheath and a second sheath.

### Claim 15 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11, wherein the sheath is comprised of a non-conductive composite material.

### Claim 16 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11, wherein the securing mechanism comprises a brake component of a tab and a sloped extended body, wherein the tab is pulled to decrease pressure on the lead wires, and pushed in either the first or second end portions to increase pressure on the lead wires.

### Claim 17 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11, wherein the securing mechanism is a pressure fit mechanism that drives a protrusion on the inner diameter of the first end portion and the second end portion into the lead wires to increase friction.

### Claim 18 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11, wherein the securing mechanism comprises a lever, a lever, and a pawl to secure the first and second end portion to the lead wires by a one-handed operation.

### Claim 19 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11, further comprising configuring a dividing wall within the first and second end portion, wherein the dividing wall receives the lead wires in a first half and a second set of lead wires in a second half.

### Claim 20 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11, wherein the securing mechanism further comprises a twist lock that when twisted causes the inner diameter of either the first or second end portion to reduce in size, increasing the pressure.
