公开(公告)号：US09020608B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-28

申请号：US13734280

申请日：2013-01-04

Applicant: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.

Inventor： John Swanson

IPC: A61N1/00 ,  A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/0553 ,  Y10T29/49124 ,  Y10T29/49128

Abstract: In one embodiment, a paddle-style lead for implantation in the epidural space through an insertion tool, the paddle-style lead comprises: a paddle structure that comprises: (i) a frame of rigid material, the frame comprising a spring member adapted to bias the frame to assume a first width and a first length, the frame being adapted to elongate to assume a second width and a second length under application of a compressive force; and (ii) elastic material disposed across an interior surface area defined the frame, wherein a plurality of electrodes and a plurality of electrical traces are provided on the elastic material, wherein the plurality of electrical traces are electrically coupled to a plurality of lead conductors and the plurality of electrodes; wherein the plurality of electrical traces comprises a plurality of alternating curves that elongate when the elastic material is stretched.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，桨式引线用于通过插入工具植入硬膜外腔中，桨式引线包括：桨结构，其包括：（i）刚性材料框架，所述框架包括适于 将框架偏置成呈现第一宽度和第一长度，该框架适于在施加压缩力的情况下伸长以呈现第二宽度和第二长度; 和（ii）穿过限定框架的内表面区域布置的弹性材料，其中多个电极和多个电迹线设置在弹性材料上，其中多个电迹线电耦合到多个引线导体， 多个电极; 其中所述多个电迹线包括当所述弹性材料被拉伸时延伸的多个交替曲线。

公开(公告)号：US08831744B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US13873010

申请日：2013-04-29

Applicant: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.

Inventor： John Swanson

IPC: A61N1/00 ,  A61N1/05 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R24/58

CPC classification number: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/0553 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R2201/12 ,  Y10T29/49169 ,  Y10T29/53204

Abstract: In one embodiment, a stimulation lead for applying electrical pulses to tissue of a patient, the stimulation lead comprises: a plurality of electrodes on a first end of the lead body; a plurality of terminals on a second end of the lead body; a lead body comprising a flex film component disposed within insulative material, wherein (i) the flex film component comprises a plurality of electrical traces, (ii) the plurality of electrical traces electrically couple the plurality of electrodes with the plurality of terminals, and (iii) the flex film component comprises a plurality of bends along a substantial length of the lead body; wherein the stimulation lead is adapted to elastically elongate under application of stretching forces to the lead body without disconnection of the electrical connections between the plurality of electrodes and the plurality of terminals through the electrical traces of the flex film component.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，刺激引线用于向患者的组织施加电脉冲，刺激引线包括：引线本体的第一端上的多个电极; 所述引线体的第二端上的多个端子; 包括设置在绝缘材料内的柔性膜部件的引线主体，其中（i）柔性膜部件包括多个电迹线，（ii）多个电迹线将多个电极与多个端子电耦合，以及（ iii）柔性膜部件包括沿着引线主体的相当长度的多个弯曲部; 其中所述刺激引线适于在施加拉伸力的情况下弹性伸长到所述引线主体，而不断开所述多个电极与所述多个端子之间的电连接，通过所述柔性膜部件的电迹线。

公开(公告)号：US20140163654A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US13959572

申请日：2013-08-05

Applicant: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc., d/b/a St. Jude Medical Neuromodulation Division

Inventor： John Swanson

IPC: A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/0553 ,  Y10T29/49147 ,  Y10T29/49204 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method, of fabricating a stimulation lead for stimulating tissue of a patient, comprises: providing a lead body, the lead body comprising a plurality of conductors embedded within insulating material; providing a plurality of terminals; electrically coupling the plurality of terminals with the plurality of conductors; providing a plurality of electrodes, the plurality of electrodes comprising a plurality of substantially continuous longitudinal trenches on a surface of the electrodes, the electrodes comprising areas of reflow material forming microstructures substantially continuously along walls of the longitudinal trenches; and electrically coupling the plurality of electrodes with the plurality of conductors.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，制造用于刺激患者组织的刺激引线的方法包括：提供引线体，所述引线主体包括嵌入在绝缘材料内的多个导体; 提供多个终端; 将所述多个端子与所述多个导体电耦合; 提供多个电极，所述多个电极在电极的表面上包括多个基本上连续的纵向沟槽，所述电极包括基本上沿着纵向沟槽的壁连续地形成微结构的区域的回流材料; 并且将所述多个电极与所述多个导体电耦合。

公开(公告)号：US20130312258A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-28

申请号：US13873010

申请日：2013-04-29

Applicant: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.

Inventor： John Swanson

IPC: A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/0553 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R2201/12 ,  Y10T29/49169 ,  Y10T29/53204

Abstract: In one embodiment, a stimulation lead for applying electrical pulses to tissue of a patient, the stimulation lead comprises: a plurality of electrodes on a first end of the lead body; a plurality of terminals on a second end of the lead body; a lead body comprising a flex film component disposed within insulative material, wherein (i) the flex film component comprises a plurality of electrical traces, (ii) the plurality of electrical traces electrically couple the plurality of electrodes with the plurality of terminals, and (iii) the flex film component comprises a plurality of bends along a substantial length of the lead body; wherein the stimulation lead is adapted to elastically elongate under application of stretching forces to the lead body without disconnection of the electrical connections between the plurality of electrodes and the plurality of terminals through the electrical traces of the flex film component.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，刺激引线用于向患者的组织施加电脉冲，刺激引线包括：引线本体的第一端上的多个电极; 所述引线体的第二端上的多个端子; 包括设置在绝缘材料内的柔性膜部件的引线主体，其中（i）柔性膜部件包括多个电迹线，（ii）多个电迹线将多个电极与多个端子电耦合，以及（ iii）柔性膜部件包括沿着引线主体的相当长度的多个弯曲部; 其中所述刺激引线适于在施加拉伸力的情况下弹性伸长到所述引线主体，而不断开所述多个电极与所述多个端子之间的电连接，通过所述柔性膜部件的电迹线。

公开(公告)号：US20130123894A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13734280

申请日：2013-01-04

Applicant: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.

Inventor： John Swanson

IPC: A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/0553 ,  Y10T29/49124 ,  Y10T29/49128

Abstract: In one embodiment, a paddle-style lead for implantation in the epidural space through an insertion tool, the paddle-style lead comprises: a paddle structure that comprises: (i) a frame of rigid material, the frame comprising a spring member adapted to bias the frame to assume a first width and a first length, the frame being adapted to elongate to assume a second width and a second length under application of a compressive force; and (ii) elastic material disposed across an interior surface area defined the frame, wherein a plurality of electrodes and a plurality of electrical traces are provided on the elastic material, wherein the plurality of electrical traces are electrically coupled to a plurality of lead conductors and the plurality of electrodes; wherein the plurality of electrical traces comprises a plurality of alternating curves that elongate when the elastic material is stretched.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，桨式引线用于通过插入工具植入硬膜外腔中，桨式引线包括：桨结构，其包括：（i）刚性材料框架，所述框架包括适于 将框架偏置成呈现第一宽度和第一长度，该框架适于在施加压缩力的情况下伸长以呈现第二宽度和第二长度; 和（ii）穿过限定框架的内表面区域布置的弹性材料，其中多个电极和多个电迹线设置在弹性材料上，其中多个电迹线电耦合到多个引线导体， 多个电极; 其中所述多个电迹线包括当所述弹性材料被拉伸时延伸的多个交替曲线。

公开(公告)号：US20130096662A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-18

申请号：US13708263

申请日：2012-12-07

Applicant: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.

Inventor： John Swanson

IPC: A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/0553

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of fabricating an implantable stimulation paddle comprises: providing a sheet of conductive material coupled to a first insulative layer; laser removing portions of the conductive material to form a pattern of conductive material, the pattern of conductive material including a plurality of isolated metal traces; providing a second insulative layer over the pattern of conductive material so that the pattern of conductive material is interposed between the first and second insulative layers; and exposing portions of the metal traces to form electrodes on the paddle for delivering electrical stimulation.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，制造可植入刺激桨的方法包括：提供耦合到第一绝缘层的导电材料片; 激光去除所述导电材料的部分以形成导电材料的图案，所述导电材料的图案包括多个隔离的金属迹线; 在导电材料的图案上提供第二绝缘层，使得导电材料的图案插入在第一和第二绝缘层之间; 并暴露金属迹线的部分以在桨上形成用于传递电刺激的电极。

公开(公告)号：US08463403B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US13708263

申请日：2012-12-07

Applicant: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.

Inventor： John Swanson

IPC: A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/0553

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of fabricating an implantable stimulation paddle comprises: providing a sheet of conductive material coupled to a first insulative layer; laser removing portions of the conductive material to form a pattern of conductive material, the pattern of conductive material including a plurality of isolated metal traces; providing a second insulative layer over the pattern of conductive material so that the pattern of conductive material is interposed between the first and second insulative layers; and exposing portions of the metal traces to form electrodes on the paddle for delivering electrical stimulation.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，制造可植入刺激桨的方法包括：提供耦合到第一绝缘层的导电材料片; 激光去除所述导电材料的部分以形成导电材料的图案，所述导电材料的图案包括多个隔离的金属迹线; 在导电材料的图案上提供第二绝缘层，使得导电材料的图案插入在第一和第二绝缘层之间; 并暴露金属迹线的部分以在桨上形成用于传递电刺激的电极。