Patent ID: 7351921

Claim:
An assembly for use with a microstimulator, comprising: an electrode assembly for use with a microstimulator, the electrode assembly comprising: a conductive electrode with a core defining a hole through the center of the core of the electrode; a conductive wire adapted for electrical connection through the core of the electrode; and a capacitor adapted for electrical connection to the wire; and an assembly carrier for housing at least some components of the microstimulator during assembly, the assembly carrier comprising: a groove in the assembly carrier, wherein the groove is adapted to hold at least the conductive wire in the carrier; a wedge adjacent the groove, wherein the wedge is adapted to pivot and secure the conductive wire within the groove; and an elevator in communication with the assembly carrier, wherein the elevator is adapted to facilitate attachment of the capacitor to the conductive wire and wherein the conductive wire may exit the groove adjacent the capacitor.