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Reinforced, compliant electrode assembly

US8751017B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Neurostream Technologies G.P. · CA

Inventors

Willard Wilson · Minneapolis, US
Thomas E. Cross, Jr. · St. Francis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 20, 2012
Grant date	Jun 10, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 20, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2562/125
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrode assembly is described, which allows close and robust contact with a biological structure such as a nerve while simultaneously preventing compressive injury to the biological structure. The electrode assembly includes a compliant cuff body and at least one reinforcing element in an aspect. The reinforced compliant cuff body may expand and contract to accommodate swelling of underlying biological structures, to accommodate movements of the biological structures associated with body movements, and to closely fit biological structures with irregular or non-uniform cross-sectional profiles. The electrode assembly further includes at least one electrode for sending and/or receiving electric impulse data to/from the biological structure such as a nerve.

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