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NERVE ELECTRODE

  • US 20100145221A1
  • Filed: 12/08/2008
  • Published: 06/10/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/08/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electrode assembly comprising:

  • a nerve-engaging portion including;

    a pair of generally arcuate fingers; and

    a base hinge portion from which the respective fingers extend and configured to cause movement of the fingers between a closed position in which the fingers are releasably, slidably engaged in a side-by-side relationship to define a lumen and an open position in which distal ends of the fingers are spaced apart to provide access to the lumen, wherein the base hinge portion supports an electrode contact exposed at a surface of the lumen;

    an actuator mechanism including a pair of grip members, both extending outwardly from the base hinge portion and spaced apart from each other such that a releasable pressing action of the grip members relative to each other causes movement of the fingers from the closed position to the open position; and

    an electrical lead extending through one of the respective grip members to be in electrical communication with the electrode contact.

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