Devices, Systems, and methods employing a molded nerve cuff electrode
First Claim
Patent Images
1. An implantable cuff electrode for placement about a biological tissue comprising:
- an elastic body having an elastic memory, the elastic body having an inside surface, an outside surface oppositely disposed the inside surface, and a thickness extending between the inside surface and the outside surface, wherein the elastic body is formed from a substantially homogeneous material throughout the thickness,at least one electrically conductive surface coupled to the inside surface of the elastic body, andthe body and electrically conductive surface assuming a coiled configuration in its natural state, allowing an intimate contact between a majority of the at least one electrically conductive surface and a biological tissue at least partially surrounded by the elastic body.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods for recording, and/or stimulation, and/or blocking of a nerve make use of a molded cuff electrode. An electrically conductive surface is coupled to an inside surface of the elastic body of the cuff. The elastic body of the cuff is formed from a substantially homogeneous material, and the electrically conductive surface and the body assume a coiled configuration in the natural state of the cuff. An applicator tool having a body and a slider are used to implant the cuff electrode about a nerve.
-
Citations
19 Claims
-
1. An implantable cuff electrode for placement about a biological tissue comprising:
-
an elastic body having an elastic memory, the elastic body having an inside surface, an outside surface oppositely disposed the inside surface, and a thickness extending between the inside surface and the outside surface, wherein the elastic body is formed from a substantially homogeneous material throughout the thickness, at least one electrically conductive surface coupled to the inside surface of the elastic body, and the body and electrically conductive surface assuming a coiled configuration in its natural state, allowing an intimate contact between a majority of the at least one electrically conductive surface and a biological tissue at least partially surrounded by the elastic body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
-
Specification