Retinal prosthesis and method of manufacturing a retinal prosthesis
US7881799B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/19107
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved package and configuration for an implantable retinal prosthesis includes an electrode array suitable to be mounted in close proximity to a retina, an electronics package, and inductive receiving coil mounted next to each other on a strap surrounding the sclera so that the height above the sclera of the prosthesis is minimized.
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