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Method of forming feedthrough with integrated brazeless ferrule

US9403023B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

HERAEUS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH & CO. KG · DE

Inventors

Jacob Markham · Vadnais Heights, US
Ulrich Hausch · Frankfurt, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 7, 2013
Grant date	Aug 2, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 8, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC23C24/087
WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

One aspect provides a method of forming a feedthrough device for an implantable medical device. The method includes providing a bulk insulator having a longitudinal length extending between first and second end faces, and including one or more conducting elements extending therethrough between the first and second end faces, the bulk insulator having a perimeter surface along the longitudinal length, and depositing one of a metal, metal alloy, or cermet on the perimeter surface to form a ferrule directly thereon, wherein the ferrule can be joined to other components of the implantable medical device.

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