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Electrode structure and methods for making and using same

US7653439B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

W. C. Heraeus GmbH · DE

Inventors

Heiko Specht · Hanau, DE
Frank Krüger · Könnern, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 17, 2004
Grant date	Jan 26, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 7, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T428/1355
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrode structure made of noble metal or a noble metal alloy having a thickness of ≦100 μm is provided for implants. The electrode structure has an electrode core made of gold, silver, copper, or an alloy of at least two of these elements, and the electrode core is completely encased by a first coating, which is formed from platinum, iridium, or ruthenium.

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