Connector for implantable medical device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5989077
SERIAL NO

09039025

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A header assembly for coupling a cardiac lead to a cardiac stimulator is provided. The header assembly includes a header that has a bore for receiving one end of the cardiac lead. The bore has a first longitudinal axis. A connector housing is coupled to the header and has a second bore substantially aligned with the first bore. A biasing member is disposed within the connector housing and has a portion projecting into the second bore to bias the end of the cardiac lead against the walls of the second bore. A set-screw is threadedly coupled to the housing and is operable to secure the cardiac lead to the connector housing when tightened.

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  • INTERMEDICS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cooke, Daniel J Lake Jackson, TX 28 922
Mast, Roy T Lake Jackson, TX 1 42

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