Functional ferrule
US8140152B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0539
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described here are intracranial ferrules, systems, and methods for sensing and stimulating neural tissues. The ferrules are generally designed to include a holding area for retaining an implantable device. In some variations, the ferrule itself may perform the sensing and stimulating functions. In other variations, the ferrule may function to sense data from neural tissues and the implantable device may function to stimulate neural tissues. In yet other variations, the ferrule may function to stimulate, and the implantable device may function to sense data from, the neural tissues. The sensing and stimulating functions may be used to detect and/or treat various neurological conditions.
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