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US3964470A
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Percutaneous intradermal electrical connection system and implant device
Assignee: Medtronic Inc
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Filing: 1974-07-25
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Granted: 1976-06-22
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Expires: 1994-07-25
Abstract
Abstract A percutaneous intradermal electrical connection system and implant device, the implant device including a flange and a neck extending from the flange. The neck has a cavity in its end and is provided with a lip for inhibiting the growth of epithelial or connective tissue over the neck cavity. A connecting device is partially housed within the neck cavity and allows a lead connected to the implant device to rotate through 360°. The entire surface of the implant device may be electrically conductive and connected to the lead or, alternatively, the implant device may be provided with a separate electrode portion with the remainder of its surface being electrically insulated from the lead. In a preferred embodiment, the implant device is a unitary titanium member whose surface may be partially anodized to provide an insulated surface and establish the separate electrode portion. A preferred connecting device embodiment is magnetic.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael A. Trombley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M39/00; A61M39/02; A61M39/0247; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/07; A61B5/076; A61B5/68; A61B5/6846; A61B5/6847; A61B5/6864; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/02; A61N1/04; A61N1/05; A61N1/18; A61N1/32; A61N1/36; A61N1/372; A61N1/378; A61N1/3787; A61M2039/0267; A61M2039/027; A61M2039/0282
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
In a percutaneous electrical connection system of the type having a conductive lead, having an implant device including a flange and a neck extending from the flange a sufficient distance to pass an end thereof through the skin, the neck being provided with a cavity in said end and said implant device including an electrical conduction path from its neck cavity to at least one location at the surface of its flange, and having means for operatively connecting said lead to said implant device, the improvement wherein said connecting means includes first and second means for releasably establishing a mechanical and electrical connection between said lead and said implant device conduction path while allowing said lead to rotate through 360° relative to said implant device, said first means being secured within said cavity in electrical communication with said implant device conduction path and said second means being secured to said lead in electrical communication therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
In a percutaneous electrical connection system of the type having a conductive lead, having an implant device including a flange and a neck extending from the flange a sufficient distance to pass an end thereof through the skin, the neck being provided with a cavity in said end and said implant device including an electrical conduction path from its neck cavity to at least one location at the surface of its flange, and having means for operatively connecting said lead to said implant device, the improvement wherein said connecting means includes first and second means for releasably establishing a mechanical and electrical connection between said lead and said implant device conduction path while allowing said lead to rotate through 360° relative to said implant device, said first means being secured within said cavity in electrical communication with said implant device conduction path and said second means being secured to said lead in electrical communication therewith.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said flange is formed of upper and lower surfaces, said flange surfaces forming an angle of approximately 10°.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said flange is formed of upper and lower surfaces, said flange surfaces forming an angle no greater than about 10°.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
23 words
The system of claim further comprising localized stimulation electrode means in electrical communication with said implant device conduction path at the flange surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 4 wherein said flange is formed of upper and lower surfaces, said electrode means comprising electrode plate means on the lower surface of said flange.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
The system of claim 4 wherein said implant device is a unitary structure of a conductive material, said flange being formed of upper and lower surfaces with said neck and flange upper surface being provided with an insulating coating and at least a portion of said flange lower surface forming said electrode means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said first and second means comprise magnetic means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said first means comprises a magnetic material and said second means comprises magnetic means secured to said lead, at least one of said magnetic material and said magnetic means being a magnet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 8 wherein said neck cavity is lined with a keeper.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system of claim 9 wherein said magnetic material fills only a portion of said neck cavity, said magnetic means having a portion configured to fit into said neck cavity and into physical contact with said magnetic material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 8 wherein said neck cavity is lined with non-magnetic stainless steel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system of claim 8 wherein said magnetic material fills only a portion of said neck cavity, said magnetic means having a portion configured to fit into said neck cavity and into physical contact with said magnetic material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 8 wherein said magnetic means comprises a gold plated magnet.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said first means comprises pin means and said second means comprises means for releasably engaging said pin means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 14 wherein said pin means is provided with detent means and said engaging means comprises means for releasably engaging said detent means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said implant device flange and neck are unitary and are formed of a conductive material.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 16 wherein said conductive material is low temperature isotopic carbon.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
11 words
The system of claim 16 wherein said conductive material is titanium.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 7 wherein at least a portion of the titanium surface is anodized.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 19 wherein the anodized titanium surface is chemically polished.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said implant device flange is provided with an electrode portion at its surface, said electrode portion being electrically connected to said lead through said connecting means and said implant device conduction path.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system of claim 21 wherein said implant device flange and neck are unitary and are formed of titanium, less than the entire surface of said implant device being anodized with the non-anodized implant device surface forming said electrode portion.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 22 wherein the anodized implant device surface is chemically polished.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said implant device flange is provided with means for securing an electrode lead at the flange surface, said implant device conduction path extending between said neck cavity and said electrode lead securing means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-06-22 | 1979-12-22 | 1980-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-22 | 1983-12-22 | 1984-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-22 | 1987-12-22 | 1988-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |