Patent ID: 7281305
Filing Date: 2007-10-16
Classification: H01G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for attaching a capacitor to a feedthrough assembly of a medical device, the feedthrough assembly comprising a ferrule configured to be coupled to the medical device and an insulating structure disposed within the ferrule for insulatively guiding at least one terminal pin through the ferrule, the method comprising: providing a capacitor support structure within the ferrule surrounding the terminal pin and overlaying the insulating structure; threading a first washer over the terminal pin to overlay the capacitor support surface; placing a body of epoxy in contact with the first washer; threading a second washer over the terminal pin to abut the body of epoxy; positioning the capacitor over the terminal pin such that the first washer, the body of epoxy, and the second washer are between the capacitor and the capacitor support structure overlaying the insulating structure; and curing the body of epoxy to couple the capacitor to the insulating structure.