FOCUSED SEGMENTED ELECTRODE
First Claim
1. An implantable elongated flexible structure comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein said structure further comprises a focused segmented electrode, wherein said focused segmented electrode comprises two or more electrodes conductively coupled to an individually addressable processor, wherein said electrodes are configured to deliver tissue-focused stimulation.
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Abstract
The present invention provides significantly improved electrode structures, including segmented electrode structures, which are able to deliver highly focused energy to tissue when implanted into a patient. Embodiments of the invention include focused segmented electrodes. Also provided are leads that include the focused segmented electrodes, implantable pulse generators that include the leads, as well as systems and kits having components thereof, and methods of making and using the subject devices.
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20 Claims
- 1. An implantable elongated flexible structure comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein said structure further comprises a focused segmented electrode, wherein said focused segmented electrode comprises two or more electrodes conductively coupled to an individually addressable processor, wherein said electrodes are configured to deliver tissue-focused stimulation.
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13. An implantable pulse generator comprising:
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(a) a housing comprising a power source and an electrical stimulus control element; and
(b) a vascular lead comprising a focused segmented electrode, wherein said focused segmented electrode comprises two or more electrodes conductively coupled to an individually addressable processor, wherein said electrodes are configured to deliver tissue-focused stimulation. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A method comprising:
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(a) implanting into a patient an implantable pulse generator comprising;
(i) a housing comprising a power source and an electrical stimulus control element; and
(ii) a vascular lead comprising a focused segmented electrode, wherein said focused segmented electrode comprises two or more electrodes conductively coupled to an individually addressable processor, wherein said electrodes are configured to deliver tissue-focused stimulation; and
(b) delivering electrical stimulation to tissue of said patient from said focused segmented electrode. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A kit comprising:
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(a) a housing comprising a power source and an electrical stimulus control element; and
(b) a vascular lead comprising a focused segmented electrode, wherein said focused segmented electrode comprises two or more electrodes conductively coupled to an individually addressable processor, wherein said electrodes are configured to deliver tissue-focused stimulation.
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