Systems and methods for making and using connector contact arrays for electrical stimulation systems
First Claim
1. A connector for an implantable electrical medical device, the connector comprising:
- an elongated connector body having a first end and an opposing second end;
a connector lumen defined in the connector body, the connector lumen configured and arranged to receive a lead or lead extension;
a non-conductive carrier disposed in the connector body and comprising at least two rails extending parallel to the connector lumen and a plurality of pairs of contact holders spaced-apart along the rails, wherein each pair of contact holders comprises two opposing contact holders;
a plurality of contacts, wherein each contact is disposed between one of the pairs of contact holders; and
a plurality of connector conductors coupled to the plurality of contacts.
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Abstract
A connector for an implantable electrical medical device includes an elongated connector body; a connector lumen to receive a lead or lead extension; a non-conductive carrier disposed in the connector body and including at least two rails extending parallel to the connector lumen and pairs of contact holders spaced-apart along the rails; contacts with each contact disposed between one of the pairs of contact holders; and connector conductors coupled to the contacts. Instead of carrier and contacts, the connector can include contact assemblies, each contact assembly including a non-conductive contact carrier defining two nodes, and two contacts, each contact disposed in one of the two nodes, each contact including a coil and a sheath disposed around at least a portion of the coil. Another alternative includes a non-conductive carrier with contact openings; and contacts, where each contact is a rod disposed in one of the contact openings.
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1. A connector for an implantable electrical medical device, the connector comprising:
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an elongated connector body having a first end and an opposing second end; a connector lumen defined in the connector body, the connector lumen configured and arranged to receive a lead or lead extension; a non-conductive carrier disposed in the connector body and comprising at least two rails extending parallel to the connector lumen and a plurality of pairs of contact holders spaced-apart along the rails, wherein each pair of contact holders comprises two opposing contact holders; a plurality of contacts, wherein each contact is disposed between one of the pairs of contact holders; and a plurality of connector conductors coupled to the plurality of contacts. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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