SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING CONNECTOR CONTACT ARRAYS FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS
First Claim
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
at least one connector magnetic element coupled to each of the first and second portions of the connector housing and configured and arranged to couple to at least one corresponding magnetic element in the lead or lead extension to align the lead or lead extension within the connector lumen of the connector housing.
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Abstract
A connector for an implantable electrical medical device can include a connector housing having a first portion and a second portion that can partially separate to receive a lead or lead extension into a connector lumen of the connector housing. The connector also includes at least one connector magnetic element coupled to each of the first and second portions of the connector housing to couple to at least one corresponding magnetic element in the lead or lead extension to align the lead or lead extension within the connector lumen of the connector housing. An electrical stimulation lead can include at least one lead magnetic element disposed along the proximal end of the lead body to couple to at least one corresponding magnetic element in a connector to align the lead within a connector lumen of the connector.
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20 Claims
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1. A connector for an implantable electrical stimulation device, the connector comprising:
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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 at least one connector magnetic element coupled to each of the first and second portions of the connector housing and configured and arranged to couple to at least one corresponding magnetic element in the lead or lead extension to align the lead or lead extension within the connector lumen of the connector housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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10. An electrical stimulation lead, comprising:
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an elongate lead body having a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end; a plurality of electrodes disposed along the distal end of the lead body; a plurality of terminals disposed along the proximal end of the lead body; a plurality of conductors extending within the lead body and electrically coupling the electrodes to the terminals; and at least one lead magnetic element disposed along the proximal end of the lead body and configured and arranged to couple to at least one corresponding magnetic element in a connector to align the lead within a connector lumen of the connector. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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