Hybrid spring contact system for EMI filtered hermetic seals for active implantable medical devices
US7136273B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3754
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A feedthrough terminal assembly for an active implantable medical device utilizes an insert to establish a reliable electrical connection between capacitor electrode plates, via inner surface metallization of a capacitor aperture, and an associated terminal pin 10, which passes at least partially therethrough. The inserts are preferably resiliently flexible, such as a spring, to establish this connection. The insert also serves to establish a mechanical connection between the capacitor and the terminal pin.
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