Patent ID: 9077132
Filing Date: 2015-07-07
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An elongated male connector for a medical device, the male connector having a longitudinal axis and comprising: a plurality of conductive members, each having an outer contact surface, wherein each conductive member is separated from each other conductive member by at least one insulating member, wherein the conductive and insulating members are disposed along the male connector such that the outer contact surfaces are arranged essentially at a same surface level, wherein each conductive member is provided with a microrod extending at least partially along a length of the male connector, and wherein the conductive members are hollow and have an essentially cylindrical cross-section and form, together with the insulating members, a self-supporting male connector having no core wire, wherein the microrods support the conductive members and the insulating members to achieve a mechanically stable male connector.