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US 9,872,784 B2Granted
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.
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A cable retention system in a device handle for use in the delivery of medical devices, the 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, the cavity including a maximum dimension smaller than a maximum dimension of the retaining element;
- c. a first slot extending from a first edge of the substrate to said cavity;
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- 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 a cable within the slots, the at least one retaining element including a curved surface and being configured to retain the cable in the cavity due to a friction fit between the substrate and the at least one retaining element.
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A method of retaining a cable in a device handle for use for use in the delivery of medical devices, the method comprising the steps of:
- a. providing the device handle having a substrate with a cavity, a first slot and a second slot;
- b. positioning the cable within the first and second slot to cross the cavity;
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- c. positioning at least one retaining element including a curved surface within the cavity to secure the cable between the retaining element and the substrate due to a friction fit between the substrate and the at least one retaining element, the cavity including a maximum dimension smaller than a maximum dimension of the retaining element.
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