Functional ferrule
First Claim
1. An intracranial ferrule comprising a dorsal surface, a ventral surface, and a holding area for retaining an implantable device, wherein the ferrule has one or more modulators configured to perform a function on a neural tissue.
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Abstract
Described here are intracranial ferrules, systems, and methods for sensing and stimulating neural tissues. The ferrules are generally designed to include a holding area for retaining an implantable device. In some variations, the ferrule itself may perform the sensing and stimulating functions. In other variations, the ferrule may function to sense data from neural tissues and the implantable device may function to stimulate neural tissues. In yet other variations, the ferrule may function to stimulate, and the implantable device may function to sense data from, the neural tissues. The sensing and stimulating functions may be used to detect and/or treat various neurological conditions.
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86 Claims
- 1. An intracranial ferrule comprising a dorsal surface, a ventral surface, and a holding area for retaining an implantable device, wherein the ferrule has one or more modulators configured to perform a function on a neural tissue.
- 33. A system for treating a neurological condition comprising an implantable device and an intracranial ferrule for retaining the implantable device, wherein the ferrule has a dorsal surface, a ventral surface, and one or more modulators configured to perform a function on a neural tissue.
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37. The system of clam 33 wherein the ferrule comprises one or more retainer tabs for reversibly securing the implantable device within the ferrule.
- 62. A method for manipulating a neural tissue comprising placing a ferrule having one or more modulators within a portion of the cranium or a body tissue proximate the cranium, and performing a function on the neural tissue.
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