Microneedle electrode
US8588884B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/296
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In certain variations, methods, systems and/or devices for enhancing conductivity of an electrical signal through a subject's skin using one or more microneedle electrodes are provided. A microneedle electrode may be applied to the subject's skin by placing the microneedle electrode in direct contact with the subject's skin. The microneedles of the microneedle electrode may be inserted into the skin such that the microneedles pierce stratum corneum of the skin up to or through dermis of the skin. An electrical signal passes or is conducted through or across the microneedle electrode and the subject's skin, where impedance of the microneedle electrode is minimal and greatly reduced compared to existing technologies.
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