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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 15, 2011
Filed:
Jan. 31, 2007
Craig T. Huotari, Crystal, MN (US);
Joseph F. Lessar, Coon Rapids, MN (US);
Mark D. Breyen, Champlin, MN (US);
Ryan Thomas Bauer, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Craig T. Huotari, Crystal, MN (US);
Joseph F. Lessar, Coon Rapids, MN (US);
Mark D. Breyen, Champlin, MN (US);
Ryan Thomas Bauer, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A core component of a medical electrical lead extends within an inner conductive surface of a conductive ring such that an outer surface of the core holds a portion of a conductor against the inner conductive surface for electrical contact therewith. The outer surface of the core may be deformed by a compressive force of the conductor portion having been forced against the inner surface of the ring. Such a conductor junction may be formed by pushing the ring over the core to capture the conductor portion between the ring and the core and thereby displace a layer of insulation surrounding the conductor portion. The inner surface of the ring preferably has a diameter at one, or both terminal ends that is greater than a diameter of the inner surface between the ends.