Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Apparatus for stimulating and/or monitoring activity in tissue
- Patent Title (中): 用于刺激和/或监测组织活动的装置
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Application No.: US13392318Application Date: 2010-08-25
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Publication No.: US08583243B2Publication Date: 2013-11-12
- Inventor: Christopher Edward Williams , Penelope Jayne Allen , Joel Villalobos Villa
- Applicant: Christopher Edward Williams , Penelope Jayne Allen , Joel Villalobos Villa
- Applicant Address: AU
- Assignee: The Bionics Institute of Australia
- Current Assignee: The Bionics Institute of Australia
- Current Assignee Address: AU
- Agency: Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
- Priority: AU2009904070 20090826
- International Application: PCT/AU2010/001098 WO 20100825
- International Announcement: WO2011/022773 WO 20110303
- Main IPC: A61B5/04
- IPC: A61B5/04 ; A61N1/05 ; A61N1/36

Abstract:
A prosthesis is provided comprising a substrate having a distal end and a proximal end; and a plurality of electrodes located at or adjacent the distal end of the substrate. The distal end of the substrate is configured for insertion, via an incision, between first and second tissue layers, such as the sclera and choroid in the eye. The prosthesis tapers in thickness towards the distal end and has a substantially curved provide profile at least on one surface so that the prosthesis can be inserted into position without needing a guide and without causing damage to the tissue or the prosthesis. The prosthesis can include an electrode interface unit located at or adjacent the proximal end of the substrate which locates between the tissue layers. An anchor portion can be provided that extends from the substrate into the incision.
Public/Granted literature
- US20120245449A1 APPARATUS FOR STIMULATING AND/OR MONITORING ACTIVITY IN TISSUE Public/Granted day:2012-09-27
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