Patent ID: 8886336
Filing Date: 2014-11-11
Classification: A61N,B29C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An implantable medical lead, comprising: an elongated lead body extending longitudinally and having a plurality of lumens therein, including at least one linear lumen and a first non-linear lumen extending longitudinally along a portion of the lead body, the at least one linear lumen and the first non-linear lumen adjacent in the portion of the lead body, the first non-linear lumen on a non-helical and non-linear path relative to the portion of the lead body such that the first non-linear lumen extends longitudinally in a linear, two-dimensional plane, the first non-linear lumen including a plurality of crests and a plurality of troughs; a plurality of conductor cables disposed within the plurality of lumens; a terminal connector coupled to a proximal end of the lead body, the terminal connector in electrical communication with at least one of the plurality of conductor cables; and at least one electrode coupled to the lead body, the at least one electrode in electrical communication with at least one of the plurality of conductor cables; wherein the first non-linear lumen is configured to provide strain relief to at least one of the plurality of conductor cables.