Connector assembly with internal seals and manufacturing method

US7654843B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Medtronic, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Thomas J. Olson · Plano, US
• Andrew J. Ries · Lino Lakes, US
• George Patras · Greenfield, US
• John D. Longtin · Lake Elmo, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 28, 2006
• Grant date: Feb 2, 2010
• Expiry date: Feb 28, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N1/3752
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A medical device connector assembly and fabrication method are provided wherein the connector assembly includes a core element, a plurality of conductive members positioned along the core element, and a plurality of sealing members positioned between the conductive members, the sealing members having an outer surface supported by the core element.