Claims
- 1. A pacemaker, comprising a pulse generator in a hermetic container having a connector means for connection to a pacemaker lead, said connector means comprising a tapered triangular connector post sized to be received within a bore of a coiled conductor within a pacemaker lead upon said connector post being forced axially into said bore and to grip the lead by inducing a tightening of said coiled conductor around said connector post.
- 2. A pacemaker in accordance with claim 1 wherein said tapered triangular connector post has teeth along edges thereof for engaging coils of said coiled conductor upon said connector post being forced axially into said bore.
Parent Case Info
This is a division of co-pending application Ser. No. 07/879,656, filed May 6, 1992 now U.S. Pat. No. 5,324,312.
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Divisions (1)
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879656 |
May 1992 |
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