Retaining mechanism for an implantable medical device connector assembly
US7402076B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/5224
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
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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