Molded headers for implantable signal generators, and associated systems and methods
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1. An implantable signal generator, comprising:
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a pre-molded header coupled to the can and having a first opening, a second opening transversely intersecting the first opening, and a third opening;
an elongate receiving element having a plurality of output terminals disposed at least partially within the first opening, wherein at least one of the plurality of output terminals are accessible through the second opening; and
a charging coil positioned in the third opening.
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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.
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13 Claims
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1. An implantable signal generator, comprising:
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a can; a pre-molded header coupled to the can and having a first opening, a second opening transversely intersecting the first opening, and a third opening; an elongate receiving element having a plurality of output terminals disposed at least partially within the first opening, wherein at least one of the plurality of output terminals are accessible through the second opening; and a charging coil positioned in the third opening. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An implantable signal generator, comprising:
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a can; a pre-molded header coupled to the can and having a first opening, a second opening transversely intersecting the first opening, and a third opening; an elongate receiving element having a plurality of output terminals disposed at least partially within the first opening, wherein at least one of the plurality of output terminals are accessible through the second opening; a charging coil positioned in the third opening; and a set screw block positioned at least partially within the pre-molded header, the set screw block including a receiving passage having a tapered sidewall. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. An implantable signal generator component, comprising:
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a pre-molded header having a first opening, a second opening transversely intersecting the first opening, and a third opening; an elongate receiving element having a plurality of output terminals disposed at least partially within the first opening, wherein at least one of the plurality of output terminals are accessible through the second opening; and a charging coil positioned in the third opening.
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13. An implantable signal generator, comprising:
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a can; a pre-molded header coupled to the can and having a first opening, a second opening transversely intersecting the first opening, a third opening shaped to receive a charging coil, and a fourth opening shaped to receive a communication antenna; and an elongate receiving element having a plurality of output terminals disposed at least partially within the first opening, wherein at least one of the plurality of output terminals are accessible through the second opening.
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