Interconnected electrode assembly for a lead connector and method therefor

US7962213B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Devon N. Arnholt · Shoreview, US
• Michelle Fangmeier · Blaine, US
• Samir Rajnibhai Gami · Savage, US
• Aaron Gebauer · Windom, US
• Kyle Hoecke · Lino Lakes, US
• Weston Pernsteiner · Marquette, US
• Gregory L. Sundberg · Stillwater, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 12, 2005
• Grant date: Jun 14, 2011
• Expiry date: Apr 27, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N1/056
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An electrode assembly includes an interconnect for at least a first connector electrode and a second connector electrode, where the interconnect provides the mechanical and/or electrical connection between the electrodes. In one example, the assembly is an elongate member having material removed therefrom along an intermediate portion.