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Systems and methods for making and using improved connector contacts for electrical stimulation systems

  • US 9,764,149 B2
  • Filed: 02/13/2017
  • Issued: 09/19/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/10/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A connector for an implantable electrical medical device, the connector comprising:

  • an elongated connector housing having a first end and an opposing second end;

    a connector lumen defined in the connector housing, the connector lumen configured and arranged to receive a portion of a lead or lead extension;

    a plurality of connector-contact assemblies disposed in the connector lumen, each of the connector-contact assemblies comprisinga contact housing having an inner surface defining an open center portion, anda plurality of connector contacts arranged around the inner surface of the contact housing such that the connector contacts are not in electrical contact with one another, wherein each of the connector contacts is configured and arranged to physically and electrically contact one of a plurality of terminals disposed along the portion of the lead or lead extension when the portion of the lead or lead extension is received by the connector lumen; and

    a plurality of connector conductors coupled to the connector contacts of the plurality of connector-contact assemblies.

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