Ribbon electrode
US7818069B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0553
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
We disclose an electrode assembly comprising a ribbon electrode having a first surface and a second surface; a plurality of bosses disposed on the second surface of the ribbon electrode, wherein each boss has a third surface substantially not in contact with the second surface of the ribbon electrode and at least one boss is electrically conducting; and an insulator contacting substantially the entire second surface of the ribbon electrode and substantially the entire third surface of each boss; wherein the insulator is substantially not in contact with the first surface of the ribbon electrode. We also disclose an implantable medical device system comprising an implantable medical device for generating an electrical signal; an electrode assembly as described; and a lead wire electrically coupled to both the implantable medical device and at least one electrically conducting boss of the electrode assembly.
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