摘要 |
<p>A least a portion of a lead body includes a fiber reinforced silicone elastomer. The fiber reinforced silicone elastomer comprises a uniform dispersion of discrete fibers having a random orientation. The fiber reinforced silicone elastomer may demonstrate an improvement in mechanical properties such as, for example, stiffness and strength, when compared to an analogous non-reinforced silicone elastomer. As a result, lead bodies having reduced outer diameters may be fabricated without a decrease in the overall mechanical strength and stiffness of the material.</p> |