Method of fabricating a housing for an implantable medical device having integrated features
US9968793B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
One aspect is a method of fabricating a housing for an implantable medical device, including forming a first housing portion of metal using an additive manufacturing process such that features are integrated into the first portion. A second housing portion of metal is also formed. The first and second housing portions are joining thereby sealing an internal space of the housing within first and second portions and fully containing the features such that they are hermetically sealed relative to an external space outside the housing.
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