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Implantable microstimulators with programmable multielectrode configuration and uses thereof
US9409028B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9409028-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213546873-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | Jun 20, 2002 |
| Publication date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
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Miniature implantable stimulators (i.e., microstimulators) with programmably configurable electrodes allow, among other things, steering of the electric fields created. In addition, the microstimulators are capable of producing unidirectionally propagating action potentials (UPAPs).
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of electronically positioning a microstimulator implanted within a patient, the microstimulator having an elongate casing, a power source contained in the elongate casing, and programmably configurable electrodes disposed on an exterior surface of the elongate casing, at least some of the electrodes being partitioned into separately activated electrodes located at different positions along an arc extending along an outer extent of the elongate casing…
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- What does patent US9409028B2 cover?
- Miniature implantable stimulators (i.e., microstimulators) with programmably configurable electrodes allow, among other things, steering of the electric fields created. In addition, the microstimulators are capable of producing unidirectionally propagating action potentials (UPAPs).
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Whitehurst Todd K, Carbunaru Rafael, Bradley Kerry, and 5 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61N1/37217. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 09 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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