# US 9,750,417 B2 · Connection structures for intravascular devices and associated systems and methods

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- Number: US 9,750,417 B2
- Document ID: US9750417B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 13/930,692
- Filed: 2013-06-28
- Published: 2014-01-02
- Granted: 2017-09-05
- Earliest claimed: 2012-06-28
- Assignees: Volcano Corporation
- Applicants: Volcano Corporation
- Inventors: David H. Burkett
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9750417B2

## CPC

- A61B 5/0215: by means inserted into the body
- A61B 5/6852: {Catheters}
- A61B 8/12: in body cavities or body tracts, e.g. by using catheters
- A61M 25/09: Guide wires
- A61B 5/0084: {for introduction into the body, e.g. by catheters (A61B5/1459 takes precedence)}
- A61B 8/445: {Details of catheter construction}
- A61B 8/56: {Details of data transmission or power supply}
- A61B 2562/12: Manufacturing methods specially adapted for producing sensors for in-vivo measurements
- Y10T 29/49208: by assembling plural parts
- A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D)
- A61M: DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR {(Electrotherapy, e.g. producing anaesthesia by the use of alternating or intermittent currents A61N1/36021)}
- Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION

## Abstract

Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of assembling an intravascular device is provided that includes positioning a first tubular member around a plurality of conductors and a core member; advancing a first of the plurality of conductors through an opening of the first tubular member; positioning a first conductive member around the first tubular member; and electrically coupling the first of the plurality of conductors to the first conductive member. In some embodiments, an intravascular device is provided that includes an insulating member positioned around a plurality of conductors and a core member and a conductive member positioned around the insulating member, wherein at least one of the plurality of conductors extends through an opening in the insulating member and is electrically coupled to the first conductive member.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A method of assembling an intravascular device, comprising:
providing a polymer tubing having a plurality of conductors and a conductive coil embedded therein;
exposing a first portion of the conductive coil embedded within the polymer tubing;
exposing a first section of a first conductor of the plurality of conductors embedded within the polymer tubing; and
electrically coupling the exposed first section of the first conductor to the exposed first portion of the conductive coil.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, further comprising:
exposing a second portion of the conductive coil embedded within the polymer tubing;
exposing a first section of a second conductor of the plurality of conductors embedded within the polymer tubing; and
electrically coupling the exposed first section of the second conductor to the exposed second portion of the conductive coil.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The method of claim 2, further comprising electrically isolating the first portion of the conductive coil from the second portion of the conductive coil.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The method of claim 3, wherein electrically isolating the first portion of the conductive coil from the second portion of the conductive coil comprises forming an opening in a sidewall of the polymer tubing that severs a portion of the conductive coil positioned between the first and second portions of the conductive coil.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, further comprising exposing a second section of the first conductor adjacent to an end of the polymer tubing.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The method of claim 5, further comprising electrically coupling an electrical lead to the exposed second section of the first conductor.

### Claim 7 (depends on 6)

The method of claim 6, wherein the electrical lead is electrically coupled to at least one component selected from the group of components consisting of an electronic component, an optical component, and an electro-optical component.