Penetrating electrodes for retinal stimulation
US8718784B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0543
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus configured for implantation in a body of a subject is provided. The apparatus includes a support substrate, and at least 500 electrodes protruding at least 50 um from the support substrate, each electrode having (a) a distal tip, (b) an electrically-exposed tip portion, and (c) a cross-section of 50-1500 um2, 20 um from the distal tip. Other embodiments are also described.
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