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Systems and methods for making and using connector contact arrays for electrical stimulation systems

  • US 9,656,093 B2
  • Filed: 07/12/2016
  • Issued: 05/23/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/16/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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