Inflatable neural prosthesis
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1. Neural prosthesis comprising:
- a foldable substrate;
at least one electronic component supported by the substrate; and
at least one microchannel disposed within the substrate for expanding the substrate.
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Abstract
Neural prosthesis for implantation within an eye. The prosthesis includes a foldable substrate and at least one electronic component supported by the substrate. At least one microchannel is disposed within the substrate. Upon inflation, the foldable substrate will unfold to provide for close contact of the electronic component with neural tissue, thus facilitating surgical implantation through a narrow incision, yet allowing the unfolded device to cover a sufficiently large portion of the patient'"'"'s retina to provide useful vision.
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13 Claims
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1. Neural prosthesis comprising:
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a foldable substrate;
at least one electronic component supported by the substrate; and
at least one microchannel disposed within the substrate for expanding the substrate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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