Neural interface system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9604051
APP PUB NO 20140296951A1
SERIAL NO

14245250

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The neural interface system of the preferred embodiments includes an electrode array having a plurality of electrode sites and a carrier that supports the electrode array. The electrode array is coupled to the carrier such that the electrode sites are arranged both circumferentially around the carrier and axially along the carrier. A group of the electrode sites may be simultaneously activated to create an activation pattern. The system of the preferred embodiment is preferably designed for deep brain stimulation, and, more specifically, for deep brain stimulation with fine electrode site positioning, selectivity, tunability, and precise activation patterning. The system of the preferred embodiments, however, may be alternatively used in any suitable environment (such as the spinal cord, peripheral nerve, muscle, or any other suitable anatomical location) and for any suitable reason.

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MEDTRONIC BAKKEN RESEARCH CENTER B VMAASTRICHT

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anderson, David J Ann Arbor, US 170 4495
Hetke, Jamille Farraye Brooklyn, US 27 422
Kipke, Daryl R Dexter, US 53 1627
Pellinen, David Ann Arbor, US 5 132
Vetter, Rio J Ypsilanti, US 40 898

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