Filtering capacitor feedthrough assembly
First Claim
1. A filtering capacitor feedthrough assembly for an implantable active medical device comprising:
- an electrically conductive feedthrough ferrule or housing of an implantable active medical devicea capacitor having an aperture defined by an inner capacitor surface, the capacitor electrically grounded to the electrically conductive feedthrough ferrule or housing of the implantable active medical device;
a terminal pin extending into the aperture; and
an electrically conductive split ring sleeve disposed within the aperture and between the terminal pin and the capacitor, the split ring sleeve includes a first end, a second end, a sleeve length therebetween, and a longitudinal slit though the sleeve extends from the first end to the second end, the electrically conductive split ring sleeve mechanically securing and electrically coupling the terminal pin to the capacitor and the split ring sleeve first end has a circumference that is greater than the second end;
wherein the split ring sleeve comprises two or more metallic layers.
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Abstract
A filtering capacitor feedthrough assembly for an implantable active medical device is disclosed. The filtering capacitor feedthrough assembly includes a capacitor having an aperture defined by an inner capacitor surface. The capacitor is electrically grounded to an electrically conductive feedthrough ferrule or housing of the implantable active medical device. A terminal pin extends into the aperture. An electrically conductive split ring sleeve is disposed within the aperture and between the terminal pin and the capacitor. The split ring sleeve includes a first end, a second end, a sleeve length therebetween. A longitudinal slit through the sleeve extends from the first end to the second end. The electrically conductive split ring sleeve mechanically securing and electrically coupling the terminal pin to the capacitor.
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15 Claims
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1. A filtering capacitor feedthrough assembly for an implantable active medical device comprising:
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an electrically conductive feedthrough ferrule or housing of an implantable active medical device a capacitor having an aperture defined by an inner capacitor surface, the capacitor electrically grounded to the electrically conductive feedthrough ferrule or housing of the implantable active medical device; a terminal pin extending into the aperture; and an electrically conductive split ring sleeve disposed within the aperture and between the terminal pin and the capacitor, the split ring sleeve includes a first end, a second end, a sleeve length therebetween, and a longitudinal slit though the sleeve extends from the first end to the second end, the electrically conductive split ring sleeve mechanically securing and electrically coupling the terminal pin to the capacitor and the split ring sleeve first end has a circumference that is greater than the second end; wherein the split ring sleeve comprises two or more metallic layers. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An implantable active medical device comprising:
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a hermetically sealed housing; electronics disposed within the sealed housing; a lead connector attached to the hermetically sealed housing; and a filtering capacitor feedthrough assembly electrically connecting the electronics and the lead connector, the filtering capacitor feedthrough assembly comprising; a capacitor having an aperture defined by an inner capacitor surface, the capacitor electrically grounded to the hermetically sealed housing; a terminal pin extending into the aperture, the terminal pin electrically connecting the electronics and the lead connector; and an electrically conductive split ring sleeve disposed within the aperture and between the terminal pin and the capacitor, the split ring sleeve includes a first end, a second end, a sleeve length therebetween, and a longitudinal slit though the sleeve extending from the first end to the second end, the electrically conductive split ring sleeve mechanically securing and electrically coupling the terminal pin to the capacitor, wherein the split ring sleeve is a tapered hollow cylinder;
wherein the split ring sleeve comprises two or more metallic layers. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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10. A method of forming a filtering capacitor feedthrough assembly for an implantable active medical device comprising:
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providing a capacitor having an aperture defined by an inner capacitor surface, the capacitor being electrically grounded to an electrically conductive feedthrough ferrule or housing of the implantable active medical device; inserting a terminal pin into the aperture; and disposing an electrically conductive split ring sleeve within the aperture and between the terminal pin and the capacitor by placing the split ring sleeve around the terminal pin and sliding the split ring sleeve down the terminal pin and between the inner capacitor surface and the terminal pin, the split ring sleeve includes a first end, a second end, a sleeve length therebetween, and a longitudinal slit though the sleeve extending from the first end to the second end, the electrically conductive split ring sleeve mechanically securing and electrically coupling the terminal pin to the capacitor. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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