Electrically isolated connector for implantable medical devices
US11666768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/12
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A neuromodulation adaptor configured to provide an electrical coupling between an otherwise incompatible stimulation lead and neurostimulator device, the neuromodulation adaptor including a proximal portion having a plurality of electrical conductors spaced apart at a first pitch spacing and configured to electrically engage with a corresponding plurality of electrical terminals of a neurostimulator device, and a distal portion including a stimulation lead port assembly, the stimulation lead port assembly including an upper portion and a lower portion configured to house the plurality of conductor elements and a set screw assembly, the plurality of conductor elements and set screw assembly spaced apart at a second pitch spacing and configured to electrically engage with a corresponding plurality of electrical connectors of a stimulation lead.
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