Electrical stimulation lead with rounded array of electrodes

Details Electrical stimulation lead with rounded array of electrodes Electrical stimulation lead with rounded array of electrodes

2005-07-29

2010-10-26

Getzow, Scott M (Department: 3762)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

Reexamination Certificate

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07822482

ABSTRACT:
An implantable electrical lead may include a rounded array of electrodes. The array of electrodes may be distributed across a rounded surface to position the electrodes in various positions and orientations relative to a target stimulation site. The lead may be useful in a variety of applications such as spinal cord stimulation to alleviate chronic pain, gastrointestinal stimulation to alleviate gastroparesis or obesity, pelvic floor stimulation to alleviate incontinence or sexual dysfunction, or deep brain stimulation to alleviate neurological disorders.

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U.S. Patent Application entitled “Electrical Stimulation Lead With Conformable Array of Electrodes”, U.S. Appl. No. 11/194,041, filed Jul. 29, 2005.
Office Action dated Oct. 18, 2007 for U.S. Appl. No. 11/194,041 (10 pgs.).
Responsive Amendment Jan. 18, 2008 for U.S. Appl. No. 11/194,041 (17pgs.).
Office Action dated Mar. 3, 2008 for U.S. Appl. No. 11/194,041 (12 pgs.).
Request for Continued Examination and Responsive Amendment dated Jun. 3, 2008 for U.S. Appl. No. 11/194,041 (20 pgs.).
Office Action dated Jul. 14, 2008 for U.S. Appl. No. 11/194,041 (12 pgs.).
Responsive Amendment dated Nov. 13, 2008 for U.S. Appl. No. 11/194,041 (18 pgs.).
Office Action dated Feb. 17, 2009 for U.S. Appl. No. 11/194,041 (12 pgs.).
Request for Continued Examination (RCE) and Amendment dated May 18, 2009 for U.S. Appl. No. 11/194,041 (14 pgs.).
Office Action dated Jul. 23, 2009 for U.S. Appl. No. 11/194,041 (9 pgs.).
Responsive Amendment dated Oct. 23, 2009 for U.S. Appl. No. 11/194,041 (17 pgs.).

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