Molded headers for implantable signal generators, and associated systems and methods
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1. An implantable signal generator, comprising:
- a can having a shell and a battery positioned at least partially within the shell;
a pre-molded header coupled to the can and having a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening;
an output terminal operably coupled to the battery and positioned to provide electrical power to a signal delivery device, wherein the output terminal is positioned at least partially within the first opening;
a charging coil positioned at least partially within the second opening and operably coupled to the battery; and
a communication antenna positioned at least partially within the third opening to receive control signals.
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Abstract
Molded headers, implantable signal generators having molded headers, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. An implantable signal generator in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a can having a shell and a battery positioned at least partially within the shell. An output terminal can be operably coupled to the battery and positioned to provide electrical power to a signal delivery device. A pre-molded header having a plurality of openings can be coupled to the can, and the output terminal can be positioned at least partially within an individual opening.
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24 Claims
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1. An implantable signal generator, comprising:
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a can having a shell and a battery positioned at least partially within the shell; a pre-molded header coupled to the can and having a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening; an output terminal operably coupled to the battery and positioned to provide electrical power to a signal delivery device, wherein the output terminal is positioned at least partially within the first opening; a charging coil positioned at least partially within the second opening and operably coupled to the battery; and a communication antenna positioned at least partially within the third opening to receive control signals. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An implantable signal generator, comprising:
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a shell; a pre-molded header including a body having a rounded upper surface and a base shaped to align with the shell, wherein the body includes an opening; and a charging coil positioned at least partially in the opening. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for forming an implantable signal generator, the method comprising:
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inserting a charging coil at least partially within a pre-formed opening in a pre-molded header; and attaching the pre-molded header to a can having a shell and a lid. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for forming an implantable signal generator, the method comprising:
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inserting an electronic component at least partially within a pre-formed opening in a pre-molded header; attaching the pre-molded header to a can having a shell and a lid; and positioning a set screw block at least partially within the pre-molded header to receive an electrical connector, wherein the set screw block includes a receiving passage for the electrical connector, and wherein the receiving passage includes a tapered sidewall.
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20. A method for forming a pre-molded header for an implantable signal generator having a can, the method comprising:
forming a body having a plurality of opening positioned to receive electronic components and a base shaped to at least partially match a shape of the can, wherein forming the body includes forming an external shape of the body using a molding process and forming the plurality of openings after the molding process. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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24. An implantable signal generator, comprising:
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a can; a battery positioned within the can; a pre-molded header attached to the can and having a plurality of openings, wherein the pre-molded header includes a rounded upper surface; a receiving element having a plurality of output terminals, wherein the receiving element is positioned at least partially within a first individual opening, wherein the plurality of output terminals are electrically coupled to the battery and positioned to be electrically coupled to a signal delivery device; a charging coil positioned within a second individual opening and having a shape that at least partially matches the rounded upper surface of the pre-molded header, wherein the charging coil is electrically coupled to the battery; an antenna positioned within a third individual opening and having a shape that at least partially matches the rounded upper surface of the pre-molded header; a set screw block positioned at least partially within the header, the set screw block including a receiving passage having a funnel shaped sidewall; a first cover attached to the pre-molded header and sealing the charging coil in the second individual opening; and a second cover attached to the pre-molded header and sealing the antenna in the third individual opening.
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