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Retinal prosthesis and method of manufacturing a retinal prosthesis

US7881799B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2006
Grant dateFeb 1, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 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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