Abstract: A sensing element adapted to, at least in part, be inserted into a mammalian body. The sensing element is made up of a core of a structurally robust metal and a plated portion made of an electrochemically active metal conjoined to at least a portion of the core. This sensing element may be used as part of a method for the continuous or intermittent monitoring of an analyte within a mammalian body. The method includes inserting at least a portion of the sensing element into the mammalian body and measuring any electric current produced by at least of portion of the sensor.

Abstract: A cardiac implant electric cable, comprising a conductive lead adapted to supply power to a cardiac implant and a coaxial lead adapted to provide an expanded information conduit to and from said cardiac implant. Also, a bioelectrical stimulus implant cable may comprise a set of fibrils, each of which has a diameter of less than 30 &mgr;m and which are configured together longitudinally. The set of fibrils is electrically isolated by insulative material.

Abstract: A method of measuring an analyte concentration in body fluid in an animal body having skin and subcutaneous soft tissue that includes body fluid. The method comprises, introducing a portion of an analyte-measuring device into the subcutaneous soft tissue. The analyte-measuring device includes an analyte sensing element, having a sharpened distal end to facilitate introduction into the animal body. Additionally the sensing element has an indicating electrode that is adapted to be activated by electric power and to form a raw analyte measurement, when it is activated and in contact with the body fluid, in less than two minutes. The sensing device further has a reference electrode and an electric power and display device that is adapted to mate to the analyte-sensing element. The power and display device activates the analyte-sensing element by applying electric power to it.

Abstract: A rapid response, single use analyte sensor, adapted to measure an analyte concentration in body fluid. The sensor includes a lancet and a body fluid trapping structure, adapted to trap body fluid on the skin. An electrochemical analyte measurement system measures the analyte concentration in the body fluid that is trapped on the surface of the skin, by the body fluid trapping structure. In one preferred embodiment, the body fluid trapping structure defines an interior volume of only 30 nanoliters of body fluid.

Abstract: A cardiac implant cable comprising a set of more than six insulated leads, wrapped in a helix, in which said insulated leads form an angle with a line that is longitudinally aligned with the cable, of less than 45°. In this arrangement, the ratio of the lay length to the width of the insulated leads is typically greater than 16. This arrangement permits a greater number cf leads to be placed in a cable having a predetermined diameter, than would be possible for shorter lay lengths.

Abstract: A high tensile strength bioelectrical stimulus cable comprising a conductor-insulator portion including conductive wires set into an insulating medium and a braided sheath encompassing the conductor-insulator portion and defining an inner diameter, the inner diameter shrinking when the cable is pulled longitudinally, thereby squeezing the conductor-insulator portion and increasing the tensile strength of the cable.

Abstract: A bioelectrical stimulus cable comprising a conductor-insulator portion including conductive wires set into an insulating medium and an outer layer having an outer surface textured with holes of between 2 microns and 150 microns in diameter and thereby adapted to promote the growth of neovascularized tissue. In one preferred embodiment, the conductor-insulator portion is separable from the outer layer. In this manner the conductor-insulator portion can be replaced without disturbing the neovascularized tissue.

Abstract: A cardiac implant electric cable, comprising a conductive lead adapted to supply power to a cardiac implant and a coaxial lead adapted to provide an expanded information conduit to and from said cardiac implant. Also, a bioelectrical stimulus implant cable may comprise a set of fibrils, each of which has a diameter of less than 30 &mgr;m and which are configured together longitudinally. The set of fibrils is electrically isolated by insulative material.

Abstract: A bioelectrical cable comprising a conductor-insulator portion including conductive wires set into an insulating medium and an outer layer having a low friction outer surface. In one preferred embodiment, the outer layer is made of polymeric material having tetrafluoroethylene end groups. The low friction outer surface may permit easier cable removal, when cable replacement is warranted.

Abstract: An ultrasound probe assembly adapted for bio-imaging. The assembly comprises a catheter, an electrical assembly, including a set of linear conductors, at least partially housed within said catheter. An ultrasound transceiving unit is electrically connected to said electrical assembly and can be placed in both an undeployed state in which the transceiving unit is oriented coincidentally to said catheter and a deployed state in which it is directed to provide imaging signals over a volume of interest.

Abstract: A bioelectrical stimulus cable comprising at least one insulated electrical lead. The insulated electrical lead includes at least one fibril having a coating of rigid insulating, low friction material. A coating of shock dampening elastomeric, insulating material is tightly set about the rigid, insulating, low friction material. In one preferred embodiment the cable includes a braided sheath encompassing a portion of the cable and increasing the tensile strength of the cable.

Abstract: A cable system having a coaxial cable and a plurality of twisted wire pairs and optical fibers has the capacity to carry a broad range of telephonic, video and demodulated data signal information in addition to optical signals. The cable is suitable for long distance telephonic, video and optical signals as well as transmitting signals directly into the home or office of an end user. In addition, the cable is suitable for use in local all-optical networks and for long distance and broad network all-optical cable systems of the future.

Abstract: A multi-conductor cable including a plurality of miniature coaxial conductor pairs, each including an inner conductor supported by a very thin tubular layer of solid, relatively stiff dielectic material, surrounded by a much thicker wrapping of dielectric tape having a lower dielectric constant than that of the tubular layer. An outer conductor of multiple strands of wire is helically laid about the dielectric tape wrapping. The tubular layer provides mechanical support for each inner conductor, protecting against breakage due to bending of the individual conductor strands, without significantly increasing either the capacitance or diameter of the coaxial conductor pairs.