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Brain probe and method for manufacturing same

US8229539B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2011
Grant dateJul 24, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49117
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A brain probe includes: a core probe made from a metal; and n electrode plates attached so as to cover an entire side surface circumference of the core probe and forming n side planes providing an n-angular cross section (n is an integer equal to or greater than 3). Each of the electrode plates is manufactured by a LSI manufacturing process, and provided with at least one electrode and a lead-out wiring extending in a longitudinal direction of a side plane from each of the at least one electrode.

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