CA1044329A - Lead connector for tissue stimulator - Google Patents

Lead connector for tissue stimulator

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Publication number
CA1044329A
CA1044329A CA223,027A CA223027A CA1044329A CA 1044329 A CA1044329 A CA 1044329A CA 223027 A CA223027 A CA 223027A CA 1044329 A CA1044329 A CA 1044329A
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Prior art keywords
lead
connector
receptacle
pulse generator
tool
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CA223,027A
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French (fr)
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Lee R. Bolduc
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Medtronic Inc
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Medtronic Inc
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/18—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes
    • A61N1/32—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents
    • A61N1/36—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation
    • A61N1/372—Arrangements in connection with the implantation of stimulators
    • A61N1/375—Constructional arrangements, e.g. casings
    • A61N1/3752—Details of casing-lead connections
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
    • H01R4/30—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a screw or nut clamping member
    • H01R4/36—Conductive members located under tip of screw

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Molecular Imaging (AREA)
  • Radiology & Medical Imaging (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Electrotherapy Devices (AREA)
  • Connections By Means Of Piercing Elements, Nuts, Or Screws (AREA)
  • Prostheses (AREA)
CA223,027A 1974-04-26 1975-03-25 Lead connector for tissue stimulator Expired CA1044329A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

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US464488A US3908668A (en) 1974-04-26 1974-04-26 Tissue stimulator with sealed lead connector

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CA1044329A true CA1044329A (en) 1978-12-12

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US (1) US3908668A (de)
JP (1) JPS582702B2 (de)
AR (1) AR206426A1 (de)
BR (1) BR7502496A (de)
CA (1) CA1044329A (de)
DE (2) DE7513412U (de)
FR (1) FR2268510B1 (de)
GB (1) GB1501254A (de)
NL (1) NL163723C (de)

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AU7973575A (en) 1976-10-07
NL7504626A (nl) 1975-10-28
JPS582702B2 (ja) 1983-01-18
NL163723C (nl) 1980-10-15
BR7502496A (pt) 1976-03-03
AR206426A1 (es) 1976-07-23
JPS5659481A (en) 1981-05-22
FR2268510A1 (de) 1975-11-21
US3908668A (en) 1975-09-30
DE2518571A1 (de) 1975-10-30
NL163723B (nl) 1980-05-16
GB1501254A (en) 1978-02-15
DE7513412U (de) 1975-08-14
FR2268510B1 (de) 1979-10-05

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