Method of making an electrode array
US4837049A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49124
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A very small electrode array is disclosed, having numerous, small, sharp, conductive protuberances (needles) which penetrate nerves, organs, muscle or other body part for sensing the electrical activity therein or to provide electrical stimulation. The protuberances are carried on a base and there is included electrical conductors connecting the protuberances to terminals, such as bonding pads, for connection to other electrical circuits. Thus, a method of connecting to living tissue is disclosed. Also, a method of manufacture of an electrode array and associated circuitry is disclosed.
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