Biologically integrated electrode devices

US8005526B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN · US

Inventors

• David C. Martin · Worthington, US
• Sarah Richardson-Burns · Ypsilanti, US
• Donghwan Kim · Tangxia, CN
• Jeffrey L. Hendricks · Ann Arbor, US
• Laura Povlich · Taylor, US
• Mohamad Reza Abidian · Ann Arbor, US
• Matthew Meier · Duluth, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 30, 2006
• Grant date: Aug 23, 2011
• Expiry date: May 9, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2562/125
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Bioelectrodes having enhanced biocompatible and biomimetic features are provided. Methods of making and using the bioelectrodes are further provided. A biologically integrated bioelectrode device and method for detecting electronic signals using a bioelectrode comprising a first electrically conductive substrate and a biological component. The bioelectrode also comprises a conductive polymer electrically coupling the first electrically conductive substrate and the biological component to define a bioelectrode. The bioelectrode can transmit or receive an electrical signal between the electrically conductive substrate and the biological component and conductive polymer.