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Vacuum mandrel for use in fabricating an implantable electrode

US7901613B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 2010
Grant dateMar 8, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C70/72
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vacuum mandrel for use in fabricating an implantable electrode comprises a hollow body member and a first groove provided radially on an outer surface of the hollow body member. The first groove is adapted to receive an implantable electrode and retain the electrode in place with a vacuum pressure during an elastomeric encapsulation of the electrode. The vacuum mandrel further comprises a vacuum port provided in the first groove.

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