Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-14
2007-08-14
Layno, Carl (Department: 3766)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
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09976799
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is an implantable electronic device formed within a biocompatible hermetic package. Preferably the implantable electronic device is used for a visual prosthesis for the restoration of sight in patients with lost or degraded visual function. The package may include a hard hermetic box, a thin film hermetic coating, or both.
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Greenberg Robert J.
Mech Brian V.
Schulman Joseph H.
Dunbar Scott B.
Layno Carl
Lendvai Tomas
Oropeza Frances P.
Second Sight Medical Products, Inc.
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