Medical lead connector system

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PATENT NO 5843141
SERIAL NO

08846008

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An implantable medical device system including an implantable electronic device having multiple electrical connectors and an associated electrical lead also having a corresponding set of electrical connectors which engage with the connectors on the device. The lead has a connector assembly mounted to its proximal end, including the lead's electrical connectors and a mechanical connector. The device has a connector block with a bore extending therethrough sized to receive the connector assembly of the lead. A pulling tool is provided for pulling the lead connector assembly proximally in the bore of said connector block from a first position in which the lead's connector assembly is not fully inserted in the connector block to a second position in which said connector assembly is fully inserted in the connector block, the pulling tool being provided with a mechanical connector which engages with mechanical connector on the lead's connector assembly.

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MEDTRONIC INC710 MEDTRONIC PARKWAY MINNEAPOLIS MN 55432

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bischoff, Thomas C Minneapolis, MN 37 2171
Bonner, Bonner D Plymouth, MN 1 130
Laske, Timothy G Shoreview, MN 138 9006
Ries, Andrew J Circle Pines, MN 127 3551
Sommer, John L Coon Rapids, MN 108 6762

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