Integer has been granted a patent for a feedthrough assembly designed for active implantable medical devices (AIMDs). The assembly features a hermetically sealed ferrule and insulator, a circuit board with electronic components, and an anisotropic conductive layer that facilitates electrical connections while maintaining insulation between body fluid and device sides. GlobalData’s report on Integer gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Feedthrough assembly for active implantable medical devices (aimd)
The patent US12064639B2 describes a feedthrough assembly designed for integration with active implantable medical devices (AIMDs). This assembly features a feedthrough that includes an electrically conductive ferrule and a hermetically sealed insulator. The ferrule connects to the AIMD housing, allowing for fluid and electrical separation between the internal and external environments. The assembly incorporates a circuit board substrate that supports at least one electronic component, such as a filter capacitor, and utilizes an anisotropic conductive layer to ensure electrical connectivity between the circuit board and the insulator. This layer contains a matrix of electrically conductive particles, which are strategically aligned to maintain electrical continuity while providing isolation where necessary.
The claims further detail the construction of the filter capacitor, which consists of a dielectric substrate with interleaved active and ground electrode plates. The assembly's design allows for multiple conductive pathways, including active and ground pathways, ensuring that the electronic components are effectively connected to the circuit board. The anisotropic conductive layer is characterized by varying thicknesses that facilitate electrical connections while preventing unwanted contact between conductive particles. Additionally, the insulator can be made from materials such as alumina ceramic, and the assembly may include features like gold braze seals and various conductive particle types to enhance performance and reliability in medical applications.
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