Polymeric implements for torque transmission

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PATENT NO 5951494
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08784417

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Implements, particularly medical instruments, formed at least in part of elongated polymer members, exhibit high torque fidelity after processing with tension, heat, and twisting. The processing orients the polymer in generally helical paths so that torque imposed at the proximal end can be transmitted to the distal end without substantial whipping, even if the implement follows a long and tortuous pathway. Applications include medical guidewires, catheters, and driveshafts.

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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED INCONE SCIMED PLACE MAPLE GROVE MN 55311-1566

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chin, Albert Newton, MA 39 1682
Daigle, James B Morgan Hill, CA 5 918
Daniels, Douglas J Mendon, MA 6 1925
Demello, Richard M Acton, MA 18 2516
Hartnett, John F Wellesley, MA 2 521
Reid, Robert E Westborough, MA 2 521
Rowland, Christopher A Marlborough, MA 45 3138
Svatek, Thomas A Carlisle, MA 10 709
Wang, James C Norton, MA 53 3131
Warich, Charles Milford, MA 12 1496

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