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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 13, 2004
Filed:
Aug. 21, 2001
David B. Engmark, Bethel, MN (US);
Thomas Ceballos, Spring Lake Park, MN (US);
Richard A. Bruchmann, Andover, MN (US);
Kevin K. Tidemand, East Bethel, MN (US);
George Patras, Plymouth, MN (US);
Todd Schaefer, Blaine, MN (US);
Robert L. Olson, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
In general, the invention is directed to an implantable medical device assembly having a more space-efficient housing and components, as well as processes for assembling the implantable medical device with reduced assembly cost and less complexity. The implantable medical device may incorporate a battery, capacitor, circuit assembly, feedthrough assembly, and interconnect assembly with respective electrical terminals. This configuration permits the use of automated electronic module assembly techniques such as parallel gap or ribbon bond welding to electrically connect the terminals. A feedthrough assembly may present a set of terminals adjacent a corresponding set of circuit terminals, also enabling the use of automated welding techniques.