Configurations and methods for making capacitor connections

Details Configurations and methods for making capacitor connections Configurations and methods for making capacitor connections

2005-10-18

2005-10-18

Dolinar, Andrew M. (Department: 3747)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

C361S301400, C361S306300, C029S025420

Reexamination Certificate

active

06957103

ABSTRACT:
An exemplary capacitor has a capacitor stack positioned in a case with a conductor positioned between the case and a lid. In one embodiment the conductor is positioned between the lid and an upper rim of the case and is welded to the lid and case. In one aspect, a capacitor constructed with round wire connectors for interconnecting anode and cathode layers. In one aspect, a configuration for electrically connecting a terminal wire to a capacitor case in which an end of the wire is attached to the case in end-on fashion. The terminal wire may have an expanded end for attaching to the capacitor case in a manner that minimizes the effect on the height profile of the case.

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