Vacuum mandrel for use in fabricating an implantable electrode

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2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Davis, Robert B (Department: 1743)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Direct application of fluid pressure differential to...

Producing multilayer work or article

C264S272150, C427S002240

Reexamination Certificate

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07901613

ABSTRACT:
A vacuum mandrel for use in fabricating an implantable electrode comprises a hollow body member and a first groove provided radially on an outer surface of the hollow body member. The first groove is adapted to receive an implantable electrode and retain the electrode in place with a vacuum pressure during an elastomeric encapsulation of the electrode. The vacuum mandrel further comprises a vacuum port provided in the first groove.

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