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Stimulation lead connector
Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Inc
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Filing: 1999-03-19
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Granted: 2000-11-28
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Expires: 2019-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A stimulation lead connection assembly capable of easily receiving and engaging a stimulation lead for purposes of transmitting selected electrical energy to electrodes of a received stimulation lead. The connection assembly retains a stimulation lead in a manner that permits a user to freely insert (and/or withdraw) a steering mechanism, for example, a stylet, into the stimulation lead that is electrically engaged by the connection assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 B. Reno Lauro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:38
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/18; A61N1/32; A61N1/36; A61N1/372; A61N1/375; A61N1/3752
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A connector to receive at least a portion of a stimulation lead adapted to accept a steering mechanism through a steering mechanism inlet, the connector comprising: a housing having a receiving portion to receive at least a connector portion of such a stimulation lead; and at least one contact to electrically engage a connector portion of a stimulation lead received within the receiving portion, wherein the housing is adapted to provide access to a steering mechanism inlet of an engaged stimulation lead to enable selective insertion or withdrawal of a steering mechanism through such steering mechanism inlet, and wherein the housing is further adapted to operatively guide a distal end of a steering mechanism into a steering mechanism inlet of an engaged stimulation lead.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A connector to receive at least a portion of a stimulation lead adapted to accept a steering mechanism through a steering mechanism inlet, the connector comprising: a housing having a receiving portion to receive at least a connector portion of such a stimulation lead; and at least one contact to electrically engage a connector portion of a stimulation lead received within the receiving portion, wherein the housing is adapted to provide access to a steering mechanism inlet of an engaged stimulation lead to enable selective insertion or withdrawal of a steering mechanism through such steering mechanism inlet, and wherein the housing is further adapted to operatively guide a distal end of a steering mechanism into a steering mechanism inlet of an engaged stimulation lead.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A connector in accordance with claim 1, further comprising a mechanism to selectively effect a translation of the at least one contact from the first position to the second position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A connector in accordance with claim 1, wherein the at least one contact secures a connector portion of a stimulation lead within the receiving portion when the at least one contact is in the second position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A connector in accordance with claim 1, further comprising a connecting element, coupled to the at least one contact, adapted for connection to an electrical energy source.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
118 words
A connector to receive at least a portion of a stimulation lead adapted to accept a steering mechanism through a steering mechanism inlet, the connector comprising: a housing having a reception channel to receive at least a connector portion of such a stimulation lead; and a plurality of contacts, movable from at least a first position to a second position, to engage a connector portion of a stimulation lead received within the reception channel when the at least one contact is at the second position, wherein the housing is adapted to provide access to a steering mechanism inlet of an engaged stimulation lead to enable selective insertion or withdrawal of a steering mechanism through such steering mechanism inlet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
118 words
A connector to receive at least a portion of a stimulation lead adapted to accept a steering mechanism through a steering mechanism inlet, the connector comprising: a housing having a reception channel to receive at least a connector portion of such a stimulation lead; and a plurality of contacts, movable from at least a first position to a second position, to engage a connector portion of a stimulation lead received within the reception channel when the at least one contact is at the second position, wherein the housing is adapted to provide access to a steering mechanism inlet of an engaged stimulation lead to enable selective insertion or withdrawal of a steering mechanism through such steering mechanism inlet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A connector in accordance with claim 5, further comprising a mechanism to selectively effect a translation of at least one contact of the plurality of contacts from the first position to the second position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A connector in accordance with claim 5, further comprising a connecting element, coupled to the plurality of contacts, adapted for connection to an electrical energy source.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A connector in accordance with claim 5, wherein the plurality of contacts secures a connector portion of a stimulation lead within the reception channel when the at least one contact is in the second position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
152 words
A connector to receive at least a portion of a stimulation lead adapted to accept a steering mechanism through a steering mechanism inlet, the connector comprising: a connecting device to connect to an electrical energy source; a housing having a reception space to receive at least a connector portion of a stimulation lead; at least one contact, electrically coupled to the connecting device and further movable from at least a first position to a second position, to electrically engage a stimulation lead received within the reception space when the at least one contact is at the second position; and an actuator to effect a translation of the at least one contact from the first position to the second position, wherein the housing is adapted to provide access to a steering mechanism inlet of an engaged stimulation lead to enable selective insertion or withdrawal of a steering mechanism through such steering mechanism inlet.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
152 words
A connector to receive at least a portion of a stimulation lead adapted to accept a steering mechanism through a steering mechanism inlet, the connector comprising: a connecting device to connect to an electrical energy source; a housing having a reception space to receive at least a connector portion of a stimulation lead; at least one contact, electrically coupled to the connecting device and further movable from at least a first position to a second position, to electrically engage a stimulation lead received within the reception space when the at least one contact is at the second position; and an actuator to effect a translation of the at least one contact from the first position to the second position, wherein the housing is adapted to provide access to a steering mechanism inlet of an engaged stimulation lead to enable selective insertion or withdrawal of a steering mechanism through such steering mechanism inlet.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-11-28 | 2004-05-29 | 2004-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-11-28 | 2008-05-29 | 2008-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-11-28 | 2012-05-29 | 2012-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |