Cochlear stimulation device
    1.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09656059B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-23

    申请号:US14517638

    申请日:2014-10-17

    CPC classification number: A61N1/0541 A61N1/0472

    Abstract: A cochlear stimulation device comprising an electrode array designed to provide enhanced charge injection capacity necessary for neural stimulation. The electrode array comprises electrodes with high surface area or a fractal geometry and correspondingly high electrode capacitance and low electrical impedance. The resultant electrodes have a robust surface and sufficient mechanical strength to withstand physical stress vital for long term stability. The device further comprises wire traces having a multilayer structure which provides a reduced width for the conducting part of the electrode array. The cochlear prosthesis is attached by a grommet to the cochleostomy that is made from a single piece of biocompatible polymer. The device, designed to achieve optimum neural stimulation by appropriate electrode design, is a significant improvement over commercially available hand-built devices.

    Adherent metal oxide coating forming a high surface area electrode
    2.
    发明授权
    Adherent metal oxide coating forming a high surface area electrode 有权
    附着金属氧化物涂层形成高表面电极

    公开(公告)号:US09308299B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-12

    申请号:US13917449

    申请日:2013-06-13

    Abstract: An implantable electrode and method for manufacturing the electrode wherein the electrode has a strong, adherent surface inert coating on a conductive coating on the electrode surface, which demonstrates an increase in surface area of at least five times when compared to smooth platinum of the same geometry. An iridium oxide coating may be formed on a platinum coating by a physical deposition process, such as sputtering. The process of electroplating the iridium oxide surface coating is accomplished by voltage control processes. A gradient coating of iridium oxide ranging in composition from essentially pure platinum to essentially pure iridium oxide is produced by sputtering.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于制造电极的可植入电极和方法,其中电极在电极表面上的导电涂层上具有强烈的粘附表面惰性涂层,与相同几何形状的平滑铂相比,其表面积增加至少五倍 。 可以通过物理沉积工艺(例如溅射)在铂镀层上形成氧化铱涂层。 电镀铱氧化物表面涂层的过程是通过电压控制过程完成的。 通过溅射产生从基本上纯的铂到基本上纯的氧化铱的组成范围内的氧化铱的梯度涂层。

    Cochlear Stimulation Device
    4.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20150051684A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-19

    申请号:US14517638

    申请日:2014-10-17

    CPC classification number: A61N1/0541 A61N1/0472

    Abstract: A cochlear stimulation device comprising an electrode array designed to provide enhanced charge injection capacity necessary for neural stimulation. The electrode array comprises electrodes with high surface area or a fractal geometry and correspondingly high electrode capacitance and low electrical impedance. The resultant electrodes have a robust surface and sufficient mechanical strength to withstand physical stress vital for long term stability. The device further comprises wire traces having a multilayer structure which provides a reduced width for the conducting part of the electrode array. The cochlear prosthesis is attached by a grommet to the cochleostomy that is made from a single piece of biocompatible polymer. The device, designed to achieve optimum neural stimulation by appropriate electrode design, is a significant improvement over commercially available hand-built devices.

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