Device for stimulating living tissue by microelectrodes and removable module and use thereof
US8352045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36017
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosure relates to a device for stimulating living tissue, comprising an array of stimulating microelectrodes that are placed in a defined configuration side by side and able to be selected by applying an electrical signal for stimulation by one of the microelectrodes. According to the disclosure, an additional conducting surface for application against the living tissue, is provided in the vicinity of a defined plurality of sections for local application of microelectrodes, connecting structures being provided for electrical connection between the zones, and the additional conducting surface being also connected to a lead and being formed so as to ensure local stimulation via a microelectrode.
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