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Systems and methods for making and using connector contact arrays for electrical stimulation systems

  • US 10,342,983 B2
  • Filed: 01/10/2017
  • Issued: 07/09/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/14/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A connector for an implantable electrical stimulation device, the connector comprising:

  • an elongated connector housing having a first end and an opposing second end, the connector housing comprising a first portion, a second portion, at least one coupling element attaching the first portion to the second portion, and a connector lumen defined by the first and second portions, wherein the first and second portions are configured and arranged to partially separate to receive a lead or lead extension into the connector lumen of the connector housing;

    a plurality of connector contacts disposed on the connector housing adjacent the connector lumen, wherein a first set of the connector contacts is disposed on the first portion of the connector housing and a second set of the connector contacts is disposed on the second portion of the connector housing; and

    a plurality of connector magnets comprising a plurality of first connector magnets disposed on the first portion of the connector housing and a plurality of second connector magnets disposed on the second portion of the connector housing and configured to align the lead or lead extension.

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