Patent ID: 9138576
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: A61N,H01R

Abstract:
1. A lead, the lead comprising: a first end, a second end, and a main body connecting the first end and the second end, the first end having a first plurality of exposed electrical elements and the second end having a second plurality of exposed electrical elements, at least some of the exposed electrical elements on the first end respectively electrically connected to at least some of the exposed electrical elements of the second end by a plurality of electrical conductors in the main body; a metal support within the first end, the metal support comprising a plurality of longitudinal members generally parallel with the axis of first end of the lead and a plurality of cross members between the longitudinal members, wherein the metal support has an interior space, extends proximal and distal of the plurality of exposed electrical elements of the first end, and is electrically isolated from the exposed electrical elements of the first end; and polymer fill within the interior space of the metal support and encapsulating at least a substantial portion of the metal support, the polymer fill defining at least some of the exterior surface of the first end between the exposed electrical elements of the first end.