Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Electrical device making
Reexamination Certificate
2003-04-11
2010-12-28
Phan, Thiem (Department: 3729)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Electrical device making
C029S825000, C029S861000, C607S116000, C607S117000, C607S132000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07856707
ABSTRACT:
An implantable lead for a medical device with a coplanar coupling for connecting a conductor to a contact reduces conductor bending moments to improve lead reliability. The implantable lead comprises a lead body having a proximal end and a distal end, at least one conductor, at least one contact carried on the proximal end, at least one contact carried on the distal end, and at least one coupling. The lead body has an exterior surface. The conductor is contained in the lead body and extends from the lead proximal end to the distal end. The conductor is also electrically insulated. The contact carried on the proximal end is electrically connected to the conductor. The coupling has a conductor coupling and a contact coupling. The conductor coupling is placed over the conductor and attached to the conductor. The contact coupling exits the lead body and has a weld to connect the contact coupling to the contact. The contact coupling is configured to exit the conductor lumen and mate with the contact while retaining the conductor coplanar to the lead body.
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Fredrikson & Byron , P.A.
Medtronic Inc.
Phan Thiem
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