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Title: Cylindrical microelectrode array for neural stimulation and recording

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1893022

A cylindrical microelectrode array having an elongated cylindrical core, and a multilayer structure conformally folded around and affixed to the cylindrical core so as to extend between opposite ends of the core. The multilayer structure has integrated sections including an electrode section with electrodes exposed through electrically insulating layers, a connector section with conductive bond pads for interfacing with external electronics, and a cable section with conductive traces encapsulated in electrically insulating layers and which connect between the electrodes and their corresponding bond pads. The array may be fabricated using a planar multilayer structure having the electrode, connector, and cable sections, and conformally folding the multilayer structure around and affixing to the cylindrical core. The cable section in particular may be conformally coiled around and affixed to the cylindrical core so that the electrical conduits helically extend between the connector and electrode sections.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
Patent Number(s):
11,357,975
Application Number:
15/580,640
OSTI ID:
1893022
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 06/09/2016
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Three Dimensional Neural Probe Microelectrode Array and Method of Manufacture patent-application May 2015
Microfabricated Neurostimulation Device patent-application October 2014
Neural Interface System with an Edge Array patent-application April 2013
Waveguide Neural Interface Device patent-application May 2011
Implantable Device Including a Resorbable Carrier patent-application May 2009
Pleated or Folded Catheter-Mounted Balloon patent-application March 2015