Multichannel clip device and methods of use
US9517338B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/2893
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multichannel clip device and methods of use that facilitate connection of multiple electrical components of a first device and a second device for testing and/or verification are provided herein. Such multichannel clip devices can include a spring-loaded clip having multiple electrical contacts for coupling with a contact portion of a first device and which are connected to a proximal connector through a flexible stimulation cable. The contacts can be included within a neurostimulation lead connector and the proximal connector adapted to couple with standard connectors on a clinician programmer, each contact being coupled to a corresponding contact of the proximal connector to define multiple separate channels. Such clip devices allow clinicians to test and/or verify multiple neurostimulation lead electrodes with a clinician programmers without requiring separate connection of each electrodes to a probe or test device and further allows for repeated sequencing or multi-plexing of neurostimulation leads during testing.
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