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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 14, 2004
Filed:
Sep. 06, 2001
Richard A. Bruchmann, Andover, MN (US);
George Patras, Plymouth, MN (US);
Edwin Rivera, Ham Lake, MN (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
An improved system and method for interconnecting an electrical device to a connector is provided. A connector assembly includes at least one connector block. The connector block may be of a type adapted to mechanically and electrically couple to an electrical lead, although any other type of connector for forming an electrical contact may be employed. The connector assembly further includes at least one weld plate. A conductor such as a wire is routed between the connector block and the weld plate and electrically coupled to both structures. The connector assembly is adapted to be fastened to a device housed within an enclosure, such as an implantable medical device residing within a can. A conductor extending from circuitry within the housing may be electrically coupled to the weld plate to thereby form an electrical connection between the circuitry and the connector block.