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Directional lead assembly

US8019440B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13References

24Claims

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Assignee

INTELECT MEDICAL, INC. · US

Inventors

Scott Kokones · Cleveland, US
John M. Swoyer · Andover, US
Jesse Geroy · Ham Lake, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 12, 2008
Grant date	Sep 13, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 24, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/0551
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Leads having directional electrodes thereon. Also provided are leads having directional electrodes as well as anchoring prongs to secure the electrodes to the leads. Also provided are leads with directional electrodes where all the electrodes have the same surface area. Methods of treating conditions and selectively stimulating regions of the brain such as the thalamus and cerebellum are also provided.

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