US Patent No: 7,195,523

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Electrical conductive path for a medical electronics device

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Abstract

An electrical conductive path for medical electronic device generally includes a plurality of stackable molded non-conductive housing with each housing having a bore therethrough alignable with adjacent housing bores. The adjacent housings and define any combination when stacked, spaced apart slots for receiving a plurality of electrically conductive spring rings. A plurality of electrically conducting garter springs are disposed within corresponding spring rings and a cable is provided including wires attached to corresponding spring rings.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
BAL SEAL ENGINEERING CO., INC.SANTA ANA, CA74

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Naviaux, Jacques Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 6 47

Cited Art

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
MEDTRONIC, INC. (5)
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6,895,276 In-line lead header for an implantable medical device 54 2002
2004/0064,164 Connector module jumper for quadrapolar leads 3 2002
6,755,694 Lead upsizing sleeve 22 2002
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PACESETTER, INC. (4)
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5,720,631 Lead lumen sealing device 13 1997
2002/0116,035 Connector assembly for implantable medical device 3 2001
7,083,474 System for lead retention and sealing of an implantable medical device 32 2004
 
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION (2)
6,321,126 Implantable connector 42 1999
6,725,096 Multiple in-line contact connector 29 2001
 
INTERMEDICS, INC. (2)
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ST. JUDE MEDICAL AB (2)
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BAL SEAL ENGINEERING CO., INC. (1)
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NEC CORPORATION (1)
4,989,173 Fast divider for a constant divisor 16 1990
 
NEUROPACE, INC. (1)
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PMT CORPORATION (1)
6,162,101 Connector assembly for electrodes 23 1998
 
SIEMENS ELEMA AB (1)
5,304,219 Multipolar in-line proximal connector assembly for an implantable stimulation device 48 1992
 
SWEDEN, SIEMENS-ELEMA AB, SOLNA, SWEDEN, A SWEDISH CORP. (1)
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TELECTRONICS, INC., A DE CORP. (1)
4,469,104 Multipolar connector for pacing lead 69 1982
 
TOSHIBA AMERICA RESEARCH, INC. (1)
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TRIMEDYNE, INC. (1)
5,746,737 Enclosure for a lasing device 11 1995
 
VOLCANO CORPORATION (1)
5,413,508 Rotary connector for flexible elongate member having electrical properties 14 1994
 
Other [Check patent profile for assignment information] (2)
4,384,752 Hook-up wires with magnetic connectors 5 1981
6,878,013 Connector apparatus for a medical device 25 2003

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cites

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
BAL SEAL ENGINEERING, INC. (9)
8,437,855 Connector assembly for use with medical devices 0 2008
8,091,226 Integrated header connector system 0 2008
7,722,415 In-line connector 3 2008
8,215,013 Method for making a free standing axially compressed connector stack 0 2009
8,096,838 Header assembly for implantable medical devices 0 2010
7,955,145 In-line connector 0 2010
8,328,587 In-line connector stack with testing capability 0 2010
7,890,175 Connector assembly for use with medical devices 1 2010
8,366,475 Dual directional latch 0 2011
 
DERINGER-NEY, INC. (5)
7,690,953 Stackable electrical connection apparatus 3 2008
7,942,686 Electrical barrier and moisture seal for an implanted medical device 0 2010
8,206,175 Visual indicator of proper interconnection for an implanted medical device 1 2010
8,251,731 Electrical connection system and method for implantable medical devices 0 2010
8,187,015 Electrical connection apparatus 0 2011
 
MEDTRONIC, INC. (3)
7,590,451 Axial lead connector for implantable medical devices 4 2005
7,654,843 Connector assembly with internal seals and manufacturing method 1 2006
8,401,649 Axial lead connector for implantable medical device 0 2009
 
BAL SEAL ENGINEERING CO., INC. (2)
7,769,459 Pigtail spring contacts for implanted medical devices 1 2005
7,914,351 Electrical connectors with improved electrical contact performance 2 2008
 
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION (2)
8,046,074 High-resolution connector for a neurostimulation lead 2 2009
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GREATBATCH LTD. (1)
8,428,724 Low insertion force electrical connector for implantable medical devices 0 2011
 
Other [Check patent profile for assignment information] (1)
7,794,256 Implantable connector with contact-containing feedthrough pins 0 2008

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