INTERCONNECTED ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR A LEAD CONNECTOR AND METHOD THEREFOR
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1. An apparatus for coupling an implantable lead to an implantable stimulator, the apparatus comprising:
- a lead connector located at a proximal end of the implantable lead, the lead connector having an electrode assembly including an elongate unitary member extending from a first end to a second end, and an intermediate portion located between the first and second ends;
the first end forming a first electrode and the second end forming a second electrode; and
the intermediate portion including a plurality of elongate electrode interconnects extending between the first and second electrodes, and at least one void disposed between the first and second electrodes.
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Abstract
An electrode assembly includes an interconnect for at least a first connector electrode and a second connector electrode, where the interconnect provides the mechanical and/or electrical connection between the electrodes. In one example, the assembly is an elongate member having material removed therefrom along an intermediate portion.
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1. An apparatus for coupling an implantable lead to an implantable stimulator, the apparatus comprising:
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a lead connector located at a proximal end of the implantable lead, the lead connector having an electrode assembly including an elongate unitary member extending from a first end to a second end, and an intermediate portion located between the first and second ends; the first end forming a first electrode and the second end forming a second electrode; and the intermediate portion including a plurality of elongate electrode interconnects extending between the first and second electrodes, and at least one void disposed between the first and second electrodes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An apparatus for coupling an implantable lead to an implantable stimulator, the apparatus comprising:
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a lead connector located at a proximal end of the implantable lead, the lead connector having an electrode assembly including an elongate unitary member extending from a first end to a second end, and an intermediate portion located between the first and second ends; the first end forming a first electrode and the second end forming a second electrode; and the intermediate portion including a first elongate electrode interconnect extending lengthwise along a longitudinal axis of the elongate unitary member between the first and second electrodes, and a second elongate electrode interconnect extending lengthwise along the longitudinal axis between the first and second electrodes, and at least one void disposed between the first and second electrodes; wherein the first and second elongate electrode interconnects are configured to prevent longitudinal and radial movement of the first electrode relative to the second electrode.
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13. An electrode assembly for an implantable lead, the electrode assembly comprising:
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an elongate unitary member extending from a first end to a second end, and including an intermediate portion located between the first and second ends; the first end forming a first electrode and the second end forming a second electrode; and the intermediate portion including a plurality of elongate electrode interconnects extending lengthwise along a longitudinal axis of the elongate unitary member between the first and second electrodes, and at least one void disposed between the first and second electrodes. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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