Long-term implantable silicon carbide neural interface device using the electrical field effect
US10136825B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/125
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Field effect devices, such as capacitors and field effect transistors, are used to interact with neurons. Cubic silicon carbide is biocompatible with the neuronal environment and has the chemical and physical resilience required to withstand the body environment and does not produce toxic byproducts. It is used as a basis for generating a biocompatible semiconductor field effect device that interacts with the brain for long periods of time. The device signals capacitively and receives signals using field effect transistors. These signals can be used to drive very complicated systems such as multiple degree of freedom limb prosthetics, sensory replacements, and may additionally assist in therapies for diseases like Parkinson's disease.
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