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Lead connector

  • US 4,245,642 A
  • Filed: 06/28/1979
  • Issued: 01/20/1981
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/1979
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In combination, lead connector for use between a pacing lead having longitudinally spaced electrical connectors and an external pulse generator having spaced connector terminals comprising:

  • a. enclosure means including a longitudinally extending hole whereby said pacing lead is inserted into said enclosure means and geometrically shaped connector pin means supported within said enclosure means and aligned with said longitudinal hole whereby said lead connector is plugged into said external pulse generator engaging said connector pin means in said spaced connector terminals;

    b. spring biased pressure plate means retained in slideable engagement within said enclosure means, and;

    c. adjustable means urging said pressure means against said connector pin means whereby said adjustable means urges said spring biased pressure plate means against said connector pin means encompassing said electrode means therebetween thereby providing electrical communication between said connector terminals of said pulse generator to said longitudinally spaced electrical connectors of said pacing lead through said connector pin means of said lead connector.

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