Feedthrough apparatus with noble metal-coated leads
US8112152B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3754
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses are provided for an electrical device that employs a feedthrough including a hermetic seal that seals an interior region of the electrical device. The electrical device includes an electrical contact disposed within the interior region of the electrical device, and a wire terminal that includes an encircled portion that is encircled by the feedthrough, and a first end that electrically connects with said electrical contact. When the electrical device is constructed, the first end of the wire terminal is coated with a conductive metal that is more resistant to oxidation than the wire terminal. The first end of the wire terminal is secured to the electrical contact using a mechanical device such as a crimping connector or a spring connector.
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