Compliant devices for neural prosthetic devices
US10857348B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/72
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for neural prosthetics is disclosed. The device comprises arrays of micro-wires and a control unit. The control unit connects to and communicates with the micro-wires. The ends of the micro-wires serve as microelectrodes. The microelectrodes are in contact with neural tissue. The micro-wires are covered in sheaths made of conformal material. The ends of the micro-wires protrude beyond the ends of the sheaths. This allows the electrodes to be individually positioned on the neural tissue.
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