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US 2007/0190866 A1Published application
Connector assembly for an implantable medical device and process for making
AssigneeMedtronic, Inc.
InventorsBryan Zart, Andrew Ries, Brian Burwick, John Nicholson, Jay Lahti, Gregory Theis
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Abstract
A connector assembly for coupling to an implantable medical device includes a core element formed of a first thermoplastic material shaped to receive a connector member for receiving a lead. The connector assembly further includes a circuit member positioned adjacent to the core element. The circuit member includes a portion extending along the core element to the connector member and an antenna structure extending over a portion of the core element outer surface.
Claims12
A connector assembly to be coupled to an implantable medical device, comprising:
- a core element formed of a first thermoplastic material shaped to receive a connector member for receiving a lead, the core element having an outer surface;
- a circuit member positioned adjacent to the core element, the circuit member including a portion extending along the core element to the connector member and including an antenna structure extending over a portion of the core element outer surface;
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- an overmold portion formed of a second thermoplastic material to extend over and adhere to the core element.
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