Patent ID: 9162047
Filing Date: 2015-10-20
Classification: A61N,H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An implantable medical lead comprising: a longitudinally extending body having a distal end and a proximal end; a ring electrode on the body near the distal end; a lead connector end operably coupled to the proximal end of the body; a tubular liner extending between the lead connector end and the ring electrode, the tubular liner being electrically insulative; an electrical conductor extending between the lead connector end and the electrode, the electrical conductor wound around an outer surface of the tubular liner; a crimp comprising a helical shaped outer surface and a helically shaped opening extending through the length of the crimp, the conductor extending through the helically shaped opening, the crimp electrically and mechanically coupled to the ring electrode; and a helical anchor electrode disposed at a distal end of the longitudinally extending body, the helical anchor electrode being extendable/retractable relative to a distal tip of the lead.