Abstract: A cathode element is formed as a continuous single element with a plurality of cathode leaves connected by cathode bridges. An anode element is similarly formed as a continuous single element with a plurality of anode leaves connected by anode bridges. The cathode element and anode element can be aligned and interleaved at spaces between adjacent leaves. The resulting battery pre-stack can then be folded along its bridges in alternating directions to form a battery stack whose layers alternate between an anode and cathode, and which requires minimal components and minimal or no welds.

Abstract: A cathode element is formed as a continuous single element with a plurality of cathode leaves connected by cathode bridges. An anode element is similarly formed as a continuous single element with a plurality of anode leaves connected by anode bridges. The cathode element and anode element can be aligned and interleaved at spaces between adjacent leaves. The resulting battery pre-stack can then be folded along its bridges in alternating directions to form a battery stack whose layers alternate between an anode and cathode, and which requires minimal components and minimal or no welds.

Abstract: A battery includes a case having a lid. A feed-through assembly provides an electrical connection through the lid. Feed-through insulation is disposed over the feed-through assembly. An insulation layer is disposed over the inner surface of the lid and the feed-through assembly. The insulation layer comprises an aperture configured to accommodate the feed-through assembly and to form a compression joint with the feed-through insulation disposed over the feed-through assembly.

Abstract: A battery includes a case having a lid. A feed-through assembly provides an electrical connection through the lid. Feed-through insulation is disposed over the feed-through assembly. An insulation layer is disposed over the inner surface of the lid and the feed-through assembly. The insulation layer comprises an aperture configured to accommodate the feed-through assembly and to form a compression joint with the feed-through insulation disposed over the feed-through assembly.

Abstract: A cathode element is formed as a continuous single element with a plurality of cathode leaves connected by cathode bridges. An anode element is similarly formed as a continuous single element with a plurality of anode leaves connected by anode bridges. The cathode element and anode element can be aligned and interleaved at spaces between adjacent leaves. The resulting battery pre-stack can then be folded along its bridges in alternating directions to form a battery stack whose layers alternate between an anode and cathode, and which requires minimal components and minimal or no welds.

Abstract: A header assembly for coupling a medical electrical lead to a medical stimulating device includes a header having a first bore for receiving a proximal terminal pin of the lead. A connector block coupled to the header has a second bore aligned with the first bore and a tapped bore transverse of, and in communication with, the second bore, and the assembly includes a setscrew with mounting threads of defined length threadedly engaged with the tapped bore. The tapped bore has first and second tapped regions spaced by a smooth bore region which is longer than the length of the threaded portion of the setscrew. As the setscrew is tightened, it has already been threaded through the first tapped region and resides within the smooth bore region, and then becomes threadedly engaged with the second tapped region such that the tip end becomes firmly engaged with the proximal terminal pin of the lead.

Abstract: A header assembly for coupling a medical electrical lead to a medical stimulating device includes a header having a first bore for receiving a proximal terminal pin of the lead. A connector block coupled to the header has a second bore aligned with the first bore and a tapped bore transverse of, and in communication with, the second bore, and the assembly includes a setscrew with mounting threads of defined length threadedly engaged with the tapped bore. The tapped bore defines a tapped region adjacent the second bore, and a smooth bore region which is longer than the length of the threaded portion of the setscrew to prevent the setscrew from being completely backed out of the tapped bore.