Patent · US Expired

Lead upsizing sleeve

US6755694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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34Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 25, 2002
Grant dateJun 29, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2201/12
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for coupling a medical electrical lead to a medical device includes an upsizing sleeve having a plurality of spring contacts, a plurality of seal members, and contact members joined in an alternating manner with relatively rigid insulation members. At least one contact member includes an inner surface for housing a contact from the plurality of spring contacts and at least one insulation member includes an inner surface for housing a seal from the plurality of seal members.

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