Patent ID: 7302300

Claim:
A lead assembly comprising: an electrode assembly; and an elongated lead having a first end including a connector and a second end secured to the electrode assembly; wherein the electrode assembly includes: an electrode having at least one outside edge; a molded cover, the molded cover having a back portion and a skirt portion, the skirt portion and back portion composed of one piece of material; and means for receiving an insertion tool secured to the molded cover; wherein: the electrode assembly is configured such that the electrode is received by the molded cover to define an electrode surface surrounded by the skirt, the molded cover receiving and isolating the outside edge of the electrode; the means for receiving an insertion tool comprises a piece of material secured to the back portion of the molded cover; and the molded cover is secured to or formed with a fin on the back portion, the piece of material being secured over the fin.