Abstract: A feedthrough pin assembly for a medical device including a feedthrough pin having a distal portion configured for insertion through an opening in a battery cover of a battery housing. The feedthrough pin assembly may also include a current collector having a tab configured to electrically couple, using resistance welding, to the distal portion of the feedthrough pin extending from a distal surface of the battery cover. The feedthrough pin assembly may also include a proximal portion of the feedthrough pin configured to be secured to a proximal surface of the battery cover including orienting a portion of the proximal end to contact the proximal surface of the battery cover. The battery cover may be configured to attach to a battery container, enclosing a battery configured to contact the current collector, wherein the battery container is coupled to the feedthrough pin and current collector.

Abstract: Feedthroughs, feedthrough assemblies, and methods of making the same for use in implantable medical devices are provided herein. Feedthroughs provided herein include a feedthrough ferrule, a feedthrough pin, and an electrically insulative metal oxide surface coating disposed on the feedthrough ferrule, disposed on the feedthrough pin, or disposed on both the feedthrough pin and the feedthrough ferrule.

Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions of a family of magnesium alloys for various applications including but not limited to automotive, aerospace, and biomedical applications. Preferred embodiments provide that this family of alloys comprises elements readily available domestically while offering improved mechanical properties at approximately half the cost of similar commercial alloys that comprise rare earth (RE) elements. Advantageously, utilization of these new magnesium alloys in car engine parts would lead to better fuel economy and in turn, reduce carbon dioxide emissions and environmental damages from vehicles.

Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions of a family of magnesium alloys for various applications including but not limited to automotive, aerospace, and biomedical applications. Preferred embodiments provide that this family of alloys comprises elements readily available domestically while offering improved mechanical properties at approximately half the cost of similar commercial alloys that comprise rare earth (RE) elements. Advantageously, utilization of these new magnesium alloys in car engine parts would lead to better fuel economy and in turn, reduce carbon dioxide emissions and environmental damages from vehicles.