Retaining mechanism for an implantable medical device...

Details Retaining mechanism for an implantable medical device... Retaining mechanism for an implantable medical device...

2008-07-22

2008-07-22

Gilman, Alexander (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With stress relieving means for conductor to terminal joint

Conductor gripped by or entirely within connector housing

Reexamination Certificate

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07402076

ABSTRACT:
A connector assembly for an implantable medical device includes a support body having a receptacle connector extending therefrom. The receptacle connector is configured to receive a lead therein, and the support body has a fastener bore. The connector assembly also includes clamp having a clamp fastener bore, wherein the clamp is movable with respect to the support body to receive the lead between the clamp and the support body. A threaded fastener is received in the fastener bore and the clamp fastener bore for securing the clamp to the support body. The threaded fastener has first and second sets of threads for engaging first and second threaded portions, respectively, wherein the first and second threaded portions are included in at least one of the fastener bore and the clamp fastener bore. The first and second sets of threads have different thread types.

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