CA Patent

CA2743575C — Microfabricated neurostimulation device

Assigned to Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne EPFL · Expires 2017-01-31 · 9y expired

What this patent protects

Described herein are microelectrode array devices, and methods of fabrication and use of the same, to provide highly localized and efficient electrical stimulation of a neurological target. The device includes multiple microelectrode elements arranged along an elongated probe sha…

USPTO Abstract

Described herein are microelectrode array devices, and methods of fabrication and use of the same, to provide highly localized and efficient electrical stimulation of a neurological target. The device includes multiple microelectrode elements arranged along an elongated probe shaft. The microelectrode elements are dimensioned and shaped so as to target individual neurons, groups of neurons, and neural tissue as may be located in an animal nervous system, such as deep within a human brain. Beneficially, the neurological probe can be used to facilitate location of the neurological target and remain implanted for long-term moni-toring and/or stimulation.

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Patent Metadata

Patent number
CA2743575C
Jurisdiction
CA
Classification
—
Expires
2017-01-31
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne EPFL
Source
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