Patent ID: 8386055
Filing Date: 2013-02-26
Classification: A61N,H01R,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An isolated contact connection for an implantable lead, comprising: a contact body comprising a hollow cylindrical tube with a first opening and a second opening and a contact slot extending along the contact body substantially parallel with the lead body, the contact slot having an angled design narrowing from an outer diameter of the contact body; a crimp sleeve having a cavity for receiving a conductor, the crimp sleeve being crimped to securely attach the conductor, the crimp sleeve having an angled design that narrows from the outer edge of the crimp sleeve; and said crimp sleeve being received by the contact slot, the angled designs of the contact slot and the crimp sleeve allowing the crimp sleeve to rest within the contact slot without the crimp sleeve falling through the contact slot into the hollow area of the cylindrical tube, wherein the crimp sleeve cavity is located a sufficient distance away from the weld to substantially prevent the conductor from being damaged by the weld.