Molded headers for implantable signal generators, and associated systems and methods
AssigneeNevro Corporation
InventorsVivek Sharma, Jon Parker, Yougandh Chitre, Andre B. Walker
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Abstract
Molded headers, implantable signal generators having molded headers, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. An implantable signal generator in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a can having a shell and a battery positioned at least partially within the shell. An output terminal can be operably coupled to the battery and positioned to provide electrical power to a signal delivery device. A pre-molded header having a plurality of openings can be coupled to the can, and the output terminal can be positioned at least partially within an individual opening.
Claims21
1-28. (canceled)
A signal generator, comprising:
- a header coupleable to a can and comprising a molded material at least partially encasing multiple components therein, the components including:
- an output terminal positioned to provide electrical power to a signal delivery device;
- a charging coil;
- and
- a communication antenna to receive control signals.
A signal generator, comprising:
- a header having a rounded upper surface and comprising a molded material at least partially encasing multiple components therein, the components including:
- a receiving element having a plurality of output terminals, wherein the plurality of output terminals are positioned to be electrically coupled to a signal delivery device;
- a charging coil;
- an antenna;
- and
- a set screw block positioned at least partially within the header, the set screw block including a receiving passage having a funnel shaped sidewall.
A method of forming a signal generator, the method comprising:
- forming a header, including:
- positioning multiple components in a mold, the components including:
- a receiving element having a plurality of output terminals,
- a charging coil;
- and
- an antenna;
- disposing a quantity of liquid material into the mold thereby encasing the multiple components;
- and
- removing the header from the mold.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.