Patent ID: 8554299
Filing Date: 2013-10-08
Classification: A61B,A61J,A61N,H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An electrode assembly, comprising: an elongated electrode support defining an outer surface, an inner longitudinal conduit, and a wall separating the outer surface and the inner conduit; at least one ring-type electrode having a loop portion and a wire portion, wherein the loop portion and the wire portion are both made of a same continuous wire having first and second ends; and a junction of the first end and of a section of the wire spaced apart from the first end; wherein the wire portion comprises the wire between the junction and the second end; wherein the loop portion encircles the outer surface generally perpendicular to the elongated electrode support, the wire extends across the wall of the elongated electrode support, and the wire portion extends inside the inner conduit; and wherein the junction is beneath the outer surface.