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Displacement resistant microelectrode, microelectrode bundle and microelectrode array

US8751014B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2011
Grant dateJun 10, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2031

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  • 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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