Patent ID: 8660665
Filing Date: 2014-02-25
Classification: A61N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of making a lead, comprising: providing a plurality of electrodes including a first electrode, wherein the first electrode comprises a top portion, a bottom portion, and a sidewall portion extending from the top portion to the bottom portion, the first electrode defining at least one opening, wherein the sidewall portion of the first electrode defines the at least one opening; and in a single molding operation, molding a homogeneous non-conductive material around the plurality of electrodes to form a portion of a paddle body with the non-conductive material holding the plurality of electrodes together, wherein a portion of the non-conductive material flows into and through the at least one opening of the first electrode, a portion of the non-conductive material defines at least a top surface of the paddle body, and a portion of the non-conductive material extends from the top surface of the paddle body through the at least one opening of the first electrode.