Connector with low lead insertion force and method of reducing same
US9682242B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/12
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the disclosed embodiments are directed toward specialized seals necessary between electrical connectors as used in Implantable Pulse Generators (IPG's) and other implantable connectors, the seals comprising a seal lip and undercuts in an interior wall surface to increase a length to width ratio of the seal lip to at least 2:1.
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