Implantable neurostimulator adapters
US7563141B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adapter for coupling a pair of implantable neurostimulator lead extensions to a connector port of a neurostimulator device includes an elongate body, a connector including eight contacts coupled to a first end of the elongate body, and a housing, which includes two pairs of ports, coupled to a second end of the elongate body. A first pair of ports has openings located on a first face of the housing, and a second pair of ports has openings located on a second face of the housing, wherein the first face is opposite the second face. The adapter connector contacts provide for electrical coupling within the device port, and openings of each of the pairs of adapter housing ports are arranged to receive insertion of side-by-side connector terminals of a plug of each lead extension for electrical coupling within the ports.
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