Braze and electrode wire assemblies, e.g., used with an implantable microstimulator, include a wire welded in the through-hole of an electrode, which electrode is brazed to a ceramic case that is brazed to a metal ring that is welded to a metal can. The braze joints are step or similar joints that s
Braze and electrode wire assemblies, e.g., used with an implantable microstimulator, include a wire welded in the through-hole of an electrode, which electrode is brazed to a ceramic case that is brazed to a metal ring that is welded to a metal can. The braze joints are step or similar joints that self-center the case, provide lateral support during braze assembly, and provide increased surface area that prevents braze material from exuding from the joints. The end of the ceramic case that is brazed to the metal ring need not be specially machined. The shell has a reference electrode on one end and an active electrode on the other, and is externally coated on selected areas with conductive and non-conductive materials.
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What is claimed is: 1. A braze assembly, comprising: a first metal member including an exterior flange of the first metal member, the exterior flange including an inner surface; a braze material including titanium and nickel; and a ceramic member including a formed end, wherein the formed end of t
What is claimed is: 1. A braze assembly, comprising: a first metal member including an exterior flange of the first metal member, the exterior flange including an inner surface; a braze material including titanium and nickel; and a ceramic member including a formed end, wherein the formed end of the ceramic member adjoins the inner surface of the exterior flange and is brazed to the first metal member with the braze material, wherein the ceramic member is a substantially close-ended ceramic can and includes a second metal member which forms an end cap to the ceramic member, which end cap completely closes the end of the ceramic can, wherein the end cap is an electrode, and wherein the electrode further comprises: a narrow-diameter pin; a broad-diameter braze surface adjoining the substantially closed-end of the ceramic member; and a stimulating surface with grooves that increase the surface area of the stimulating surface. 2. The braze assembly of claim 1 wherein the braze assembly is used to hermetically seal the shell of a microstimulator. 3. The braze assembly of claim 1 wherein the exterior flange forms a step at the end of the first metal member against which the formed end of the ceramic member may be received, and wherein the surface area between the first metal member and the ceramic member is capable of receiving an adequate amount of braze material to form a strong braze bond. 4. The braze assembly of claim 3 wherein the exterior flange provides lateral support to the braze assembly. 5. A braze assembly for a microstimulator, comprising: a first metal member including an exterior flange of the first metal member, the exterior flange including an inner surface; a braze material including titanium and nickel; and a ceramic member including a formed end, wherein the formed end of the ceramic member adjoins the inner surface of the exterior flange and is brazed to the first metal member with the braze material; wherein the ceramic member is a substantially close-ended ceramic can and a second metal member forms an end cap to the ceramic member, which end cap completely closes the end of the ceramic can, wherein the end cap is an electrode, and wherein the electrode further comprises: a narrow-diameter pin; a broad-diameter braze surface adjoining the substantially closed-end of the ceramic member; and a stimulating surface with grooves that increase the surface area of the stimulating surface; and wherein the first metal member, the braze material, and the ceramic member form a braze assembly that is used to hermetically seal a microstimulator shell. 6. The braze assembly of claim 5 wherein the exterior flange forms a step at the end of the first metal member against which the formed end of the ceramic member may be received, and wherein the surface area between the first metal member and the ceramic member is capable of receiving an adequate amount of braze material to form a strong braze bond. 7. The braze assembly of claim 6 wherein the exterior flange provides lateral support to the braze assembly. 8. A braze assembly, comprising: a first metal member including an exterior flange of the first metal member, the exterior flange including an inner surface; a braze material including titanium and nickel; and a ceramic member including a formed end, wherein the formed end of the ceramic member adjoins the inner surface of the exterior flange and is brazed to the first metal member with the braze material, wherein the ceramic member is a substantially close-ended ceramic can and includes a second metal member which forms an end cap to the ceramic member, which end cap completely closes the end of the ceramic can, wherein the end cap is an electrode, and wherein the electrode further comprises: a stimulating surface with grooves that increase the surface area of the stimulating surface. 9. The braze assembly of claim 8 wherein the braze assembly is used to hermetically seal the shell of a microstimulator. 10. The braze assembly of claim 8 wherein the exterior flange forms a step at the end of the first metal member against which the formed end of the ceramic member may be received, and wherein the surface area between the first metal member and the ceramic member is capable of receiving an adequate amount of braze material to form a strong braze bond. 11. The braze assembly of claim 10 wherein the exterior flange provides lateral support to the braze assembly. 12. A braze assembly for a microstimulator, comprising: a first metal member including an exterior flange of the first metal member, the exterior flange including an inner surface; a braze material including titanium and nickel; and a ceramic member including a formed end, wherein the formed end of the ceramic member adjoins the inner surface of the exterior flange and is brazed to the first metal member with the braze material; wherein the ceramic member is a substantially close-ended ceramic can and a second metal member forms an end cap to the ceramic member, which end cap completely closes the end of the ceramic can, wherein the end cap is an electrode, and wherein the electrode further comprises a stimulating surface with grooves that increase the surface area of the stimulating surface; and wherein the first metal member, the braze material, and the ceramic member form a braze assembly that is used to hermetically seal a microstimulator shell. 13. The braze assembly of claim 12 wherein the exterior flange forms a step at the end of the first metal member against which the formed end of the ceramic member may be received, and wherein the surface area between the first metal member and the ceramic member is capable of receiving an adequate amount of braze material to form a strong braze bond. 14. The braze assembly of claim 13 wherein the exterior flange provides lateral support to the braze assembly.
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