Retinal prosthesis with side mounted inductive coil
US7904164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3787
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is a retinal prosthesis with an inductive coil mounted to the side of the eye by means of a strap around the eye. This allows for close coupling to an external coil and movement of the entire implanted portion with movement of the eye ball.
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