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US 4,907,592 AGranted
Self-sealing connector for electrical leads for use in wet environments
AssigneeCardiac Control Systems, Inc.
InventorClair Harper
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Abstract
A connector for connecting catheters to a body implantable device utilizes an insulating, highly viscous material behind a punched through solid material through which a set screw wrench can be inserted. The viscous material provides insulation after removal of the set screw wrench.
Claims4
A connector system for an electrical lead of a body implantable device, comprising a connector block having an electrical connection to a sensor encased in a fluid-impervious material;
- a first opening in the connector block adapted to receive an electrical conductor;
- a second threaded opening in the connector block intersecting the first opening;
- a threaded set screw in said second opening;
- said set screw having an outer end and an inner end;
- a resilient screw plug closing the outer end of the second opening;
- said screw plug having an outer end of an inner end;
- and a viscous, fluid-impervious material between the outer end of the set screw and the inner end of the screw plug.
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