Patent ID: 6038483
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
A body implantable lead, comprising:an insulated lead body containing an electrically conductive element;a first electrically conductive elongate element having an oval or egg-shaped configuration and being electrically coupled to the electrically conductive element;a second electrically conductive elongate element having a linear configuration and being electrically coupled to the electrically conductive element, the second element bisecting the first element along a long axis of the oval or egg-shaped configuration;a third electrically conductive elongate element positioned adjacent to and within a perimeter defined by a first half of the bisected first element;a fourth electrically conductive elongate element positioned adjacent to and a within a perimeter defined by a second half of the bisected first element; anda support backing attached to the first, second, third, and fourth electrically conductive elongate elements.