Method for making implantable lead
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1. A method for making an implantable lead, the method comprising:
- providing a pipe comprising a first end portion, a second end portion opposite to the first end portion, and a middle portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion;
forming a flexible conductive layer on the middle portion of the pipe, the flexible conductive layer having a mesh structure with a plurality of flexible conductive wires;
placing at least one connecting wire in the pipe;
applying at least one contactor on the first end portion of the pipe, comprising;
extending a portion of the at least one connecting wire out from the pipe to form an exposed portion; and
wrapping a carbon nanotube film on the exposed portion of the at least one connecting wire to form the at least one contactor;
applying at least one connector on the second end portion of the pipe; and
electrically-connecting the at least one contactor and the at least one connector with at least one connecting wire inside of the pipe.
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A method for making an implantable lead is related. A pipe is provided. The pipe includes a first end portion, a second end portion opposite to the first end portion, and a middle portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion. A flexible conductive layer is formed on the middle portion of the pipe. At least one contactor is applied on the first end portion of the pipe. At least one connector is applied on the second end portion of the pipe. At least one wire is placed in the pipe to electrically connect the at least one contactor and the at least one connector.
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1. A method for making an implantable lead, the method comprising:
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providing a pipe comprising a first end portion, a second end portion opposite to the first end portion, and a middle portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion; forming a flexible conductive layer on the middle portion of the pipe, the flexible conductive layer having a mesh structure with a plurality of flexible conductive wires; placing at least one connecting wire in the pipe; applying at least one contactor on the first end portion of the pipe, comprising; extending a portion of the at least one connecting wire out from the pipe to form an exposed portion; and wrapping a carbon nanotube film on the exposed portion of the at least one connecting wire to form the at least one contactor; applying at least one connector on the second end portion of the pipe; and electrically-connecting the at least one contactor and the at least one connector with at least one connecting wire inside of the pipe. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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