Patents Examined by Gary F. Rauman
  • Patent number: 5348481
    Abstract: Rotary connector for use with a small diameter flexible elongate member having electrical capabilities and having a proximal extremity with at least first and second spaced-apart conductive sleeves thereon. The rotary connector is comprised of a housing and at least first and second spaced-apart contact members mounted in the housing. The housing and the first and second contact members have passages therein through which the proximal extremity of the flexible elongate member can extend to place the first and second conductive sleeves in contact with the contact members. A clamping assembly means is carried by the housing for retaining the proximal extremity of the flexible elongate member in the housing while permitting rotation of the flexible elongate member with respect to the housing. The first and second contact members each have a base portion having proximal and distal sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Assignee: Cardiometrics, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Ortiz