公开(公告)号：US10667404B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-26

申请号：US11926046

申请日：2007-10-28

申请人： Robert Greenberg ,  Neil Talbot ,  Jordan Neysmith ,  Dilek Guven ,  James Little ,  Brian Mech ,  Mark Humayun

发明人： Robert Greenberg ,  Neil Talbot ,  Jordan Neysmith ,  Dilek Guven ,  James Little ,  Brian Mech ,  Mark Humayun

IPC分类号： A61N1/05 ,  H05K3/00 ,  A61N1/36

摘要： Polymer materials are useful as electrode array bodies for neural stimulation. They are particularly useful for retinal stimulation to create artificial vision, cochlear stimulation to create artificial hearing, or cortical stimulation many purposes. The pressure applied against the retina, or other neural tissue, by an electrode array is critical. Too little pressure causes increased electrical resistance, along with electric field dispersion. Too much pressure may block blood flow. Common flexible circuit fabrication techniques generally require that a flexible circuit electrode array be made flat. Since neural tissue is almost never flat, a flat array will necessarily apply uneven pressure. Further, the edges of a flexible circuit polymer array may be sharp and cut the delicate neural tissue. By applying the right amount of heat to a completed array, a curve can be induced. With a thermoplastic polymer it may be further advantageous to repeatedly heat the flexible circuit in multiple molds, each with a decreasing radius. Further, it is advantageous to add material along the edges. It is further advantageous to provide a fold or twist in the flexible circuit array. Additional material may be added inside and outside the fold to promote a good seal with tissue.

公开(公告)号：US20070270919A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：US11880009

申请日：2007-07-19

申请人： Robert Greenberg ,  Neil Talbot ,  Brian Mech ,  James Little

发明人： Robert Greenberg ,  Neil Talbot ,  Brian Mech ,  James Little

IPC分类号： A61N1/05

CPC分类号： A61N1/0543 ,  A61N1/36046

摘要： The invention is a retinal prosthesis with an improved configuration mounting necessary components within and surrounding the eye. The present invention better allows for the implantation of electronics within the delicate eye structure. The invention further limits the necessary width of a thin film conductor passing through the sclera by use of a multiplexer external to the sclera and a demultiplexer internal to the sclera.

摘要翻译： 本发明是具有改进的构造的视网膜假体，其将眼睛内部和周围的必要部件安装。 本发明更好地允许在精细的眼睛结构内植入电子装置。 本发明通过使用巩膜外部的多路复用器和巩膜内部的解复用器进一步限制穿过巩膜的薄膜导体的必要宽度。

公开(公告)号：US20060247754A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US11207644

申请日：2005-08-19

申请人： Robert Greenberg ,  Neil Talbot ,  Jordan Neysmith ,  Dilek Guven ,  James Little ,  Brian Mech ,  Mark Humayun

发明人： Robert Greenberg ,  Neil Talbot ,  Jordan Neysmith ,  Dilek Guven ,  James Little ,  Brian Mech ,  Mark Humayun

IPC分类号： A61N1/05

CPC分类号： H05K3/0011 ,  A61N1/0541 ,  A61N1/0543 ,  A61N1/36036 ,  A61N1/36046 ,  Y10T29/49124

摘要： Polymer materials are useful as electrode array bodies for neural stimulation. They are particularly useful for retinal stimulation to create artificial vision, cochlear stimulation to create artificial hearing, or cortical stimulation many purposes. The pressure applied against the retina, or other neural tissue, by an electrode array is critical. Too little pressure causes increased electrical resistance, along with electric field dispersion. Too much pressure may block blood flow. Common flexible circuit fabrication techniques generally require that a flexible circuit electrode array be made flat. Since neural tissue is almost never flat, a flat array will necessarily apply uneven pressure. Further, the edges of a flexible circuit polymer array may be sharp and cut the delicate neural tissue. By applying the right amount of heat to a completed array, a curve can be induced. With a thermoplastic polymer it may be further advantageous to repeatedly heat the flexible circuit in multiple molds, each with a decreasing radius. Further, it is advantageous to add material along the edges. It is further advantageous to provide a fold or twist in the flexible circuit array. Additional material may be added inside and outside the fold to promote a good seal with tissue.

公开(公告)号：US20070265665A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

申请号：US11821328

申请日：2007-06-21

申请人： Robert Greenberg ,  Neil Talbot ,  Jordan Neysmith ,  James Little ,  Brian Mech

发明人： Robert Greenberg ,  Neil Talbot ,  Jordan Neysmith ,  James Little ,  Brian Mech

IPC分类号： A61N1/18

CPC分类号： A61N1/0543 ,  A61N1/36046 ,  H05K1/036 ,  H05K1/0393 ,  H05K1/118 ,  H05K3/0014 ,  H05K2201/05 ,  H05K2201/053 ,  H05K2201/09063 ,  H05K2201/09409 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49155 ,  Y10T29/49156 ,  Y10T29/49158 ,  Y10T29/49174 ,  Y10T29/49176

摘要： The present invention provides a flexible circuit electrode array adapted for neural stimulation, comprising: a polymer base layer; metal traces deposited on said polymer base layer, including electrodes suitable to stimulate neural tissue; a polymer top layer deposited on said polymer base layer and said metal traces at least one tack opening; wherein said polymer base layer, said metal traces and said polymer top layer are thermoformed in a three dimensional shape. The present invention provides further a method of making a flexible circuit electrode array comprising depositing a polymer base layer; depositing metal on said polymer base layer; patterning said metal to form metal traces; depositing a polymer top layer on said polymer base layer and said metal traces; preparing at least one tack opening; and heating said flexible circuit electrode array in a mold to form a three dimensional shape in said flexible circuit electrode array.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供一种适用于神经刺激的柔性电路电极阵列，包括：聚合物基层; 沉积在所述聚合物基层上的金属痕迹，包括适于刺激神经组织的电极; 沉积在所述聚合物基层上的聚合物顶层和所述金属迹线至少一个粘性开口; 其中所述聚合物基层，所述金属迹线和所述聚合物顶层被热成型为三维形状。 本发明还提供一种制造柔性电路电极阵列的方法，包括沉积聚合物基层; 在所述聚合物基层上沉积金属; 图案化所述金属以形成金属痕迹; 在所述聚合物基底层和所述金属迹线上沉积聚合物顶层; 准备至少一个开口; 并将所述柔性电路电极阵列加热到模具中，以在所述柔性电路电极阵列中形成三维形状。

公开(公告)号：US20060271124A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-30

申请号：US11499536

申请日：2006-08-04

申请人： Robert Greenberg ,  Neil Talbot ,  Brian Mech ,  James Little

发明人： Robert Greenberg ,  Neil Talbot ,  Brian Mech ,  James Little

IPC分类号： A61F9/00 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/372

CPC分类号： A61N1/0543 ,  A61N1/36046

摘要： The invention is a retinal prosthesis with an improved configuration mounting necessary components within and surrounding the eye. The present invention better allows for the implantation of electronics within the delicate eye structure. The invention further limits the necessary width of a thin film conductor passing through the sclera by use of a multiplexer external to the sclera and a demultiplexer internal to the sclera.

公开(公告)号：US20060259112A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-16

申请号：US11413689

申请日：2006-04-28

申请人： Robert Greenberg ,  Neil Talbot ,  Jordan Neysmith ,  James Little ,  Brian Mech ,  Mark Humayun ,  Dilek Guven ,  Ann Ripley

发明人： Robert Greenberg ,  Neil Talbot ,  Jordan Neysmith ,  James Little ,  Brian Mech ,  Mark Humayun ,  Dilek Guven ,  Ann Ripley

IPC分类号： A61N1/05

CPC分类号： H05K3/0011 ,  A61N1/0541 ,  A61N1/0543 ,  A61N1/36036 ,  A61N1/36046 ,  Y10T29/49124

摘要： Polymer materials are useful as electrode array bodies for neural stimulation. They are particularly useful for retinal stimulation to create artificial vision, cochlear stimulation to create artificial hearing, or cortical stimulation many purposes. The pressure applied against the retina, or other neural tissue, by an electrode array is critical. Too little pressure causes increased electrical resistance, along with electric field dispersion. Too much pressure may block blood flow. Common flexible circuit fabrication techniques generally require that a flexible circuit electrode array be made flat. Since neural tissue is almost never flat, a flat array will necessarily apply uneven pressure. Further, the edges of a flexible circuit polymer array may be sharp and cut the delicate neural tissue. By applying the right amount of heat to a completed array, a curve can be induced. With a thermoplastic polymer it may be further advantageous to repeatedly heat the flexible circuit in multiple molds, each with a decreasing radius. Further, it is advantageous to add material along the edges. It is further advantageous to provide a fold or twist in the flexible circuit array. Additional material may be added inside and outside the fold to promote a good seal with tissue.

公开(公告)号：US08014878B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-06

申请号：US11207644

申请日：2005-08-19

申请人： Robert Greenberg ,  Neil Talbot ,  Jordan Neysmith ,  Dilek Guven ,  James Little ,  Brian Mech ,  Mark Humayun

发明人： Robert Greenberg ,  Neil Talbot ,  Jordan Neysmith ,  Dilek Guven ,  James Little ,  Brian Mech ,  Mark Humayun

IPC分类号： A61N1/36

CPC分类号： H05K3/0011 ,  A61N1/0541 ,  A61N1/0543 ,  A61N1/36036 ,  A61N1/36046 ,  Y10T29/49124

摘要： Polymer materials are useful as electrode array bodies for neural stimulation. They are particularly useful for retinal stimulation to create artificial vision, cochlear stimulation to create artificial hearing, or cortical stimulation many purposes. The pressure applied against the retina, or other neural tissue, by an electrode array is critical. Too little pressure causes increased electrical resistance, along with electric field dispersion. Too much pressure may block blood flow. Common flexible circuit fabrication techniques generally require that a flexible circuit electrode array be made flat. Since neural tissue is almost never flat, a flat array will necessarily apply uneven pressure. Further, the edges of a flexible circuit polymer array may be sharp and cut the delicate neural tissue. By applying the right amount of heat to a completed array, a curve can be induced. With a thermoplastic polymer it may be further advantageous to repeatedly heat the flexible circuit in multiple molds, each with a decreasing radius. Further, it is advantageous to add material along the edges. It is further advantageous to provide a fold or twist in the flexible circuit array. Additional material may be added inside and outside the fold to promote a good seal with tissue.

摘要翻译： 聚合物材料可用作神经刺激的电极阵列体。 它们对视网膜刺激特别有用，用于创建人造视觉，人工耳蜗刺激以创建人造听觉或皮质刺激许多目的。 通过电极阵列对视网膜或其他神经组织施加的压力是至关重要的。 太小的压力会导致电阻增加以及电场分散。 太大的压力可能会阻止血液流动。 通常的柔性电路制造技术通常需要使柔性电路电极阵列平坦。 由于神经组织几乎从不平坦，平面阵列必然会施加不均匀的压力。 此外，柔性电路聚合物阵列的边缘可以是尖锐的并切割精细的神经组织。 通过将适量的热应用于完整的阵列，可以引起曲线。 对于热塑性聚合物，可以进一步有利的是在多个模具中反复加热柔性电路，每个模具具有减小的半径。 此外，沿着边缘添加材料是有利的。 在柔性电路阵列中提供折叠或扭曲是更有利的。 可以在折叠内部和外部添加附加材料以促进与组织的良好密封。

公开(公告)号：US20080064946A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11928151

申请日：2007-10-30

申请人： Robert Greenberg ,  Neil Talbot ,  Jordan Neysmith ,  James Little ,  Brian Mech ,  Mark Humayun ,  Dilek Guven ,  Anne-Marie De Merlier Ripley

发明人： Robert Greenberg ,  Neil Talbot ,  Jordan Neysmith ,  James Little ,  Brian Mech ,  Mark Humayun ,  Dilek Guven ,  Anne-Marie De Merlier Ripley

IPC分类号： A61N1/04

CPC分类号： H05K3/0011 ,  A61N1/0541 ,  A61N1/0543 ,  A61N1/36036 ,  A61N1/36046 ,  Y10T29/49124

摘要： Polymer materials are useful as electrode array bodies for neural stimulation. They are particularly useful for retinal stimulation to create artificial vision, cochlear stimulation to create artificial hearing, or cortical stimulation many purposes. The pressure applied against the retina, or other neural tissue, by an electrode array is critical. Too little pressure causes increased electrical resistance, along with electric field dispersion. Too much pressure may block blood flow. Common flexible circuit fabrication techniques generally require that a flexible circuit electrode array be made flat. Since neural tissue is almost never flat, a flat array will necessarily apply uneven pressure. Further, the edges of a flexible circuit polymer array may be sharp and cut the delicate neural tissue. By applying the right amount of heat to a completed array, a curve can be induced. With a thermoplastic polymer it may be further advantageous to repeatedly heat the flexible circuit in multiple molds, each with a decreasing radius. Further, it is advantageous to add material along the edges. It is further advantageous to provide a fold or twist in the flexible circuit array. Additional material may be added inside and outside the fold to promote a good seal with tissue.

摘要翻译： 聚合物材料可用作用于神经刺激的电极阵列体。 它们对视网膜刺激特别有用，用于创建人造视觉，人工耳蜗刺激以创建人造听觉或皮质刺激许多目的。 通过电极阵列对视网膜或其他神经组织施加的压力是至关重要的。 太小的压力会导致电阻增加以及电场分散。 太大的压力可能会阻止血液流动。 通常的柔性电路制造技术通常需要使柔性电路电极阵列平坦。 由于神经组织几乎从不平坦，平面阵列必然会施加不均匀的压力。 此外，柔性电路聚合物阵列的边缘可以是尖锐的并切割精细的神经组织。 通过将适量的热应用于完整的阵列，可以引起曲线。 对于热塑性聚合物，可以进一步有利的是在多个模具中反复加热柔性电路，每个模具具有减小的半径。 此外，沿着边缘添加材料是有利的。 在柔性电路阵列中提供折叠或扭曲是更有利的。 可以在折叠内部和外部添加附加材料以促进与组织的良好密封。

公开(公告)号：US20070293749A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11820744

申请日：2007-06-19

申请人： Dao Zhou ,  Jerry Ok ,  Neil Talbot ,  Brian Mech ,  James Little ,  Robert Greenberg

发明人： Dao Zhou ,  Jerry Ok ,  Neil Talbot ,  Brian Mech ,  James Little ,  Robert Greenberg

IPC分类号： A61B5/04

CPC分类号： A61N1/0543 ,  A61N1/36046

摘要： The present invention provides an implantable electrode with increased stability having a clustered structure wherein the surface of the electrode is covered with a material comprising openings which are filled with sticks or posts. The present invention provides an implantable electrode with increased stability wherein the surface is of the electrode comprises mesh grids which are filled with sticks which are filed with a conducting or insulating material. The present invention provides a method of manufacturing an electrode with increased stability, comprising: depositing a metal layer on an base layer; applying photoresist layer on the metal layer; patterning the photoresist layer providing openings; electroplating the openings with metal; removing the photoresist layer leaving spaces; and filling the spaces with polymer. The present invention provides A method of manufacturing an electrode with increased stability, comprising: depositing a metal layer on an base layer; applying a polymer layer on the metal layer; applying photoresist layer on the polymer layer; patterning the photoresist layer providing openings; electroplating the openings with metal; and removing the photoresist layer.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供具有增加的稳定性的可植入电极，其具有聚集结构，其中电极的表面被包括填充有棒或柱的开口的材料覆盖。 本发明提供了具有增加的稳定性的可植入电极，其中电极的表面包括填充有用导电或绝缘材料填充的棒的网状网格。 本发明提供一种具有增加的稳定性的电极的制造方法，包括：在基底层上沉积金属层; 在金属层上施加光致抗蚀剂层; 图案化提供开口的光致抗蚀剂层; 用金属电镀开口; 去除留下空间的光致抗蚀剂层; 并用聚合物填充空间。 本发明提供了一种制造具有增加的稳定性的电极的方法，包括：在基底层上沉积金属层; 在金属层上施加聚合物层; 在聚合物层上施加光致抗蚀剂层; 图案化提供开口的光致抗蚀剂层; 用金属电镀开口; 并除去光致抗蚀剂层。

公开(公告)号：US20070055336A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-08

申请号：US11523965

申请日：2006-09-19

申请人： Robert Greenberg ,  Matthew McMahon ,  James Little ,  Kelly McClure ,  Brian Mech ,  Neil Talbot ,  Jordan Neysmith

发明人： Robert Greenberg ,  Matthew McMahon ,  James Little ,  Kelly McClure ,  Brian Mech ,  Neil Talbot ,  Jordan Neysmith

IPC分类号： A61N1/04

CPC分类号： A61N1/36046 ,  A61N1/0543 ,  A61N1/37223 ,  H05K1/028 ,  H05K1/0281 ,  H05K1/118 ,  H05K3/0014 ,  H05K3/28 ,  H05K2201/0133 ,  H05K2201/09018 ,  H05K2201/09145 ,  H05K2201/09909 ,  H05K2201/2009 ,  H05K2203/1105 ,  H05K2203/1476 ,  H05K2203/302 ,  Y10T29/49158

摘要： Polymer materials are useful as electrode array bodies for neural stimulation. They are particularly useful for retinal stimulation to create artificial vision, cochlear stimulation to create artificial hearing, and cortical stimulation, and many related purposes. The pressure applied against the retina, or other neural tissue, by an electrode array is critical. Too little pressure causes increased electrical resistance, along with electric field dispersion. Too much pressure may block blood flow. Common flexible circuit fabrication techniques generally require that a flexible circuit electrode array be made flat. Since neural tissue is almost never flat, a flat array will necessarily apply uneven pressure. Further, the edges of a flexible circuit polymer array may be sharp and cut the delicate neural tissue. By applying the right amount of heat to a completed array, a curve can be induced. With a thermoplastic polymer it may be further advantageous to repeatedly heat the flexible circuit in multiple molds, each with a decreasing radius. Further, it is advantageous to add material along the edges. It is further advantageous to provide a fold or twist in the flexible circuit array. Additional material may be added inside and outside the fold to promote a good seal with tissue.

摘要翻译： 聚合物材料可用作神经刺激的电极阵列体。 它们特别有用于视网膜刺激以产生人造视觉，耳蜗刺激以产生人造听觉和皮质刺激以及许多相关目的。 通过电极阵列对视网膜或其他神经组织施加的压力是至关重要的。 太小的压力会导致电阻增加以及电场分散。 太大的压力可能会阻止血液流动。 通常的柔性电路制造技术通常需要使柔性电路电极阵列平坦。 由于神经组织几乎从不平坦，平面阵列必然会施加不均匀的压力。 此外，柔性电路聚合物阵列的边缘可以是尖锐的并切割精细的神经组织。 通过将适量的热应用于完整的阵列，可以引起曲线。 对于热塑性聚合物，可以进一步有利的是在多个模具中反复加热柔性电路，每个模具具有减小的半径。 此外，沿着边缘添加材料是有利的。 在柔性电路阵列中提供折叠或扭曲是更有利的。 可以在折叠内部和外部添加附加材料以促进与组织的良好密封。