Microstructured arrays for cortex interaction and related methods of manufacture and use
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Abstract
A brain implant system consistent with embodiments of the present invention includes an electrode array having a plurality of electrodes for sensing neuron signals. A method for manufacturing the electrode array includes machining a piece of an electrically conductive substance to create a plurality of electrodes extending from a base member. Each electrode also has a corresponding base section. A nonconductive layer is provided around at least a portion of the base section of each electrode to support the plurality of electrodes. The base section of the electrodes are then cut to separate the base member from the plurality of electrodes supported by the nonconductive support layer. The present invention also includes a complete brain implant system using the above electrode array.
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49 Claims
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1-28. -28. (canceled)
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29. An electrode array, comprising:
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a nonconductive layer;
an array of electrodes, each electrode having a base section and a tip section, wherein the base section of each electrode is inserted into the nonconductive layer, such that the electrodes are held together by the nonconductive layer; and
an electrical connection located on the base section of each electrode to communicate with the respective electrode. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48)
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49-58. -58. (canceled)
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