Vacuum-actuated percutaneous insertion/implantation tool for flexible neural probes and interfaces

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9586040
APP PUB NO 20140012284A1
SERIAL NO

13898385

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A flexible device insertion tool including an elongated stiffener with one or more suction ports, and a vacuum connector for interfacing the stiffener to a vacuum source, for attaching the flexible device such as a flexible neural probe to the stiffener during insertion by a suction force exerted through the suction ports to, and to release the flexible device by removing the suction force.

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LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY LLC7000 EAST AVENUE P O BOX 808 L-703 LIVERMORE CA 94550

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Bennett, William J Livermore, US 5 37
Pannu, Satinderpall S Pleasanton, US 35 287
Sheth, Heeral Oakland, US 12 92
Tooker, Angela C Dublin, US 17 114

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