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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 11, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 06, 2007
Robert C. O'brien, Miramar, FL (US);
Robert Naugler, Eldersburg, MD (US);
Warren Dabney, Orchard Park, NY (US);
Christine a Frysz, Orchard Park, NY (US);
Andrew Fisk, Baltimore, MD (US);
Robert C. O'Brien, Miramar, FL (US);
Robert Naugler, Eldersburg, MD (US);
Warren Dabney, Orchard Park, NY (US);
Christine A Frysz, Orchard Park, NY (US);
Andrew Fisk, Baltimore, MD (US);
Greatbatch Ltd., Clarence, NY (US);
Abstract
High reliability electrical connections between a helical strand and flat electrodes, such us strip electrodes found in implantable neurostimulator system, are described. The connection consists of a crimp joint in which an inside diameter mandrel is used to provided the coil with sufficient radial rigidity to ensure structural integrity of the crimp. The mandrel is made of a relatively soft biocompatible material that deforms rather than damages the fine wires of the helical strand during crimping. The crimping is accomplished by radial deformation of an annular or semi-annular crimping member that receives the helical strand/mandrel assembly.