Patent ID: 9180290
Filing Date: 2015-11-10
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A proximal end of an implantable lead, wherein the lead includes a first and a second conductor, the proximal end comprises: a connector insulator having a central body and a center bore; a unitary connector pin rotatably disposed in the center bore of the connector insulator, the unitary connector pin having a socket end configured for insertion into an electrical stimulation device and a conductor end electrically crimped to the first conductor; and a unitary ring connector having a band portion concentrically arranged around and insulated from the conductor end of the unitary connector pin by the connector insulator and a crimp portion electrically crimped to the second conductor, wherein the band portion of the ring connector and the central body of the connector insulator abut and have matching outer diameters, wherein the unitary connector pin further comprises a necked-down portion arranged between the socket end and the conductor end.