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Tool-less threaded connector assembly

  • US 5,324,312 A
  • Filed: 05/06/1992
  • Issued: 06/28/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/06/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A pacemaker system comprising:

  • a pacemaker;

    a pacemaker lead comprising a coiled conductor covered by a resilient, insulative coating, said coiled conductor defining a hollow cylindrical bore;

    a lead connection electrically and mechanically coupling said pacemaker lead to said pacemaker, said lead connection comprising a threaded connecting post disposed on said pacemaker, said connecting post being sized to be threadably received within said bore of said coiled conductor at a proximal end of said pacemaker lead upon rotation in a first direction; and

    tightening means for causing tightening of said coiled conductor around said post upon rotation in a second direction, opposite from said first direction.

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