Medical devices including metallic connector enclosures
US9144689B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49117
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Medical devices provide metallic connector enclosures. The metallic connector enclosures may be constructed with relatively thin wails in comparison to polymer connector enclosures to aid in miniaturizing the medical device. The metallic connector enclosures may be constructed with interior surfaces that deviate less from an ideal inner surface shape in comparison to polymer connector enclosures to allow for better concentricity of electrical connectors. The metallic connector enclosures may include a panel that allows access to the cavity of the connector enclosure where set screw blocks, lead connectors, spacers, seals, and the like may be located. Furthermore, the lead connectors within the metallic connector enclosures may be separated from the metallic connector enclosure by being positioned within non-conductive seals that reside within features included in cavity walls of the connector enclosure. Similarly, set screw blocks may be separated from the metallic connector enclosure by non-conductive spacers present within the cavity.
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