DRAINAGE DEVICES HAVING SELF-CLEARING AND FLOW RESISTANCE CONTROL CAPABILITIES, AND MICROACTUATORS FOR USE THEREWITH

    公开(公告)号:US20190307608A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-10

    申请号:US16376288

    申请日:2019-04-05

    Abstract: Drainage devices have a self-clearing capability for reducing obstructions and a controllable flow restriction capability for controlling drainage flow, and microactuators for providing such capabilities. Such a microactuator includes a frame and an appendage anchored to the frame such that the frame supports the appendage, the frame at least partially surrounds the appendage, and the appendage is disposed in an opening or window defined by the frame. The appendage includes a platform and at least one beam that anchors the platform to the frame to enable the appendage to deflect out of a plane defined by the frame. The platform may include a ferromagnetic material that enables the appendage to deflect in response to an applied magnetic field.

    FRACTAL GEOMETRY MICROELECTRODES AND USES THEREOF

    公开(公告)号:US20190030318A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-31

    申请号:US16045875

    申请日:2018-07-26

    Abstract: A novel electrode design to prolong the lifetime and function efficacy of implantable pulse generators is disclosed herein. The novel electrode more efficiently delivers electrical charge for stimulating the nervous system, reduces power consumption by up to 50 percent while increasing functionality effectiveness. This new electrode design can be used in implantable simulation systems to treat a large number of neurological disorders with existing platforms or perform standalone.

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