Patent · US Expired

Titanium alloy-pin battery feedthrough for an implantable medical device

US6855456B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 30, 2001
Grant dateFeb 15, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/3754
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A feedthrough arrangement includes a titanium alloy terminal for conducting electrical current between a first environment within a housing and a second environment outside of the housing. An insulating member is positioned around a portion of the terminal. A sleeve member is positioned around the insulating member. The terminal, insulating member, and insulating member all being in sealing engagement therewith to environmentally isolate the first and second environments.

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