High contact count, sub-miniature, fully implantable...

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2005-09-23

2008-10-28

Schaetzle, Kennedy J. (Department: 3766)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

C607S057000, C607S056000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07444185

ABSTRACT:
An active electrode array provides a programmable number of electrode contacts through which stimulation current may be selectively delivered to surrounding tissue, preferably through the use of appropriate stimulation groups. The active electrode array provides a large number of both medial and lateral contacts, any one of which may be selected to apply a stimulus pulse through active switching elements included within the array. The active switching elements included within the array operate at a very low compliance voltage, thereby reducing power consumption.

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