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Contact assembly for implantable pulse generator and method of use

US8738141B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2011
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49002
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A contact assembly for a medical device and, more specifically, to a header contact assembly for achieving electrical contact with an in-line IPG lead utilizing a contact structure such as a “toroidal spring in groove” device.

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