Displacement resistant microelectrode, microelectrode bundle and microelectrode array
US8751014B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0536
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical microelectrode has a front end, a rear end and a density at 20° C. of from 0.80 to 1.15. The electrode comprises any of: electrically conductive tubiform lead comprising a metal and/or an electrically conductive polymer, the lead having an outer surface and a sealed lumen; electrically conductive wire lead comprising a metal and/or an electrically conductive polymer, the lead having a surface and a buoyant element of a density of less than 1.0 attached to the surface.
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