Abrégé

Implantable medical devices have a feedthrough from the device to the outside world to pass electrical current from electronics inside the implant to the patient or vice versa. A plurality of sensors and/or signal wires in a wire bundle must connect to the feedthrough and implant in living tissue in the patient. Chemical and physical forces work against the wire connections on the feedthrough. Disclosed embodiments include a biocompatible housing that can be used for an implantable medical device. The biocompatible housing includes a recess with at least one wire exit port, the recess having at least one feedthrough assembly mounted therein. A wire of the feedthrough assembly passes out the wire exit port, and the recess has a top hermetically sealed over it.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 1/375 - Aménagements structurels, p.ex. boîtiers

Abrégé

The present disclosure can provide an implantable feedthrough device including a feedthrough member formed of insulating material having opposing first and second surfaces. A series of conductors can extend through the feedthrough member between the first and second surfaces. The series of conductors can be arranged in a pattern that has an inner portion vacant of conductors for facilitating access for bonding wires to the conductors on at least one of the first and second surfaces of the feedthrough member.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01B 17/26 - Isolateurs d'entrée; Isolateurs de traversée
• A61N 1/375 - Aménagements structurels, p.ex. boîtiers

Abrégé

A surgical device for automated drilling includes a drill comprising a drill bit configured to bore through bone and a detector comprising a tissue detection sensor. The drill and detector are independently actuable for insertion and removal of the drill bit and the tissue detection sensor in a bore generated by the drill bit. A surgical system can include the surgical device and a controller configured to actuate the drill to bore through bone, actuate the drill to retract the drill bit from the bore, actuate the detector to insert the tissue detection sensor into the bore, and determine a tissue characteristic at a distal location of the bore based on a sensed signal from the tissue detection sensor.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 17/16 - Ostéoclastes; Forets ou ciseaux pour os; Trépans
• A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures

Abrégé

The present disclosure can provide an implantable feedthrough device including a feedthrough member formed of insulating material having opposing first and second surfaces. A series of conductors can extend through the feedthrough member between the first and second surfaces. The series of conductors can be arranged in a pattern that has an inner portion vacant of conductors for facilitating access for bonding wires to the conductors on at least one of the first and second surfaces of the feedthrough member.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 1/375 - Aménagements structurels, p.ex. boîtiers

Abrégé

An efficient image analysis, processing, and handling based on adaptive particle representation (APR) for processing large scale color image datasets is disclosed. Analyzing large biological mass or tissue samples is achieved at 100+ times faster computation and at improved memory and storage compression ratios. Embodiments are well suited for large 3D cleared tissue samples, large-scale imaging projects such as whole-brain mapping initiatives and human neurohistopathology. A datastore holds adaptive sampling representations of tiles, individual tile positions, and corresponding other image data of a biological mass of interest. An image output using single loading of tiles from the datastore supports a complete image at full resolution of the biological mass.

Classes IPC  ?

• G16H 30/40 - TIC spécialement adaptées au maniement ou au traitement d’images médicales pour le traitement d’images médicales, p.ex. l’édition
• G06T 5/20 - Amélioration ou restauration d'image en utilisant des opérateurs locaux
• G06T 7/11 - Découpage basé sur les zones
• G06T 7/70 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras
• G06V 10/10 - Acquisition d’images
• G06V 10/44 - Extraction de caractéristiques locales par analyse des parties du motif, p.ex. par détection d’arêtes, de contours, de boucles, d’angles, de barres ou d’intersections; Analyse de connectivité, p.ex. de composantes connectées
• G06T 9/00 - Codage d'image
• G16H 30/20 - TIC spécialement adaptées au maniement ou au traitement d’images médicales pour le maniement d’images médicales, p.ex. DICOM, HL7 ou PACS

Abrégé

A craniode is positioned in an intra-osseous fashion, namely partly or wholly within the bone of the skull, without penetrating the interior of the skull, while also being positioned below the scalp. A craniode can be used to sense electrical signals from a brain, to electrically stimulate the brain, to emit light signals to the brain, to detect light signals from the brain, to perform functional near infrared spectroscopy on the brain, and to perform photobiomodulation on the brain; and can, for example, provide the ability to perform these procedures in daily life. To resolve the problem of connectivity, each craniode can be connected, or can be equipped with features that make it connectable, to a subcutaneous cable, thus enabling the long-term usage of the craniode in real-life settings; or, active electrodes can be used to transmit signals wirelessly. Transcutaneous and sub-scalp implantation techniques are also provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/37 - Modalités, c. à d. méthodes diagnostiques spécifiques Électroencéphalographie [EEG] Électroencéphalographie intracrânienne [EEG IC], p.ex. électrocorticographie [ECoG]
• A61B 5/273 - Connexion des cordons, des câbles ou des fils conducteurs aux électrodes
• A61B 5/293 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement de signaux bioélectriques ou biomagnétiques du corps ou de parties de celui-ci Électrodes bioélectriques à cet effet spécialement adaptées à des utilisations particulières pour l’électroencéphalographie [EEG] invasives
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• A61N 1/05 - Electrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p.ex. électrode cardiaque
• A61N 1/18 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact

Abrégé

An efficient image analysis, processing, and handling based on adaptive particle representation (APR) for processing large scale color image datasets is disclosed. Analyzing large biological mass or tissue samples is achieved at 100+ times faster computation and at improved memory and storage compression ratios. Embodiments are well suited for large 3D cleared tissue samples, large-scale imaging projects such as whole-brain mapping initiatives and human neurohistopathology. A datastore holds adaptive sampling representations of tiles, individual tile positions, and corresponding other image data of a biological mass of interest. An image output using single loading of tiles from the datastore supports a complete image at full resolution of the biological mass.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04N 19/132 - Procédés ou dispositions pour le codage, le décodage, la compression ou la décompression de signaux vidéo numériques utilisant le codage adaptatif caractérisés par l’élément, le paramètre ou la sélection affectés ou contrôlés par le codage adaptatif Échantillonnage, masquage ou troncature d’unités de codage, p.ex. ré-échantillonnage adaptatif, saut de trames, interpolation de trames ou masquage de coefficients haute fréquence de transformée
• G06T 7/00 - Analyse d'image
• G06T 7/11 - Découpage basé sur les zones
• G16H 30/20 - TIC spécialement adaptées au maniement ou au traitement d’images médicales pour le maniement d’images médicales, p.ex. DICOM, HL7 ou PACS
• H04N 19/14 - Complexité de l’unité de codage, p.ex. activité ou estimation de présence de contours
• H04N 19/154 - Qualité visuelle après décodage mesurée ou estimée de façon subjective, p.ex. mesure de la distorsion
• H04N 19/167 - Position dans une image vidéo, p.ex. région d'intérêt [ROI]
• H04N 19/17 - Procédés ou dispositions pour le codage, le décodage, la compression ou la décompression de signaux vidéo numériques utilisant le codage adaptatif caractérisés par l’unité de codage, c. à d. la partie structurelle ou sémantique du signal vidéo étant l’objet ou le sujet du codage adaptatif l’unité étant une zone de l'image, p.ex. un objet
• G06T 9/00 - Codage d'image

Abrégé

A wearable holding device for a neural implant headpiece prevents disconnection or misalignment and is comfortable to wear during sleep or during other regular or long-term use at any time of day. The wearable holding device comprises at least one pad surrounding at least part of the neural implant head-piece, and configured to be mounted to an exterior of a head. The at least one pad forms a cavity configured to receive and cover the at least part of the neural implant head-piece and to continuously maintain stability of the neural implant head-piece relative to the head. A holding textile is configured to hold the at least one pad forming the cavity to the head.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 1/375 - Aménagements structurels, p.ex. boîtiers
• A61N 1/05 - Electrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p.ex. électrode cardiaque
• A61N 1/378 - Alimentation en courant électrique

Abrégé

An implant for a neural interface system includes a housing including a base and a flexible portion. The implant further includes at least two anchor attachment structures disposed at the base and arranged at an angle of greater than about 90° and less than about 180° with respect to one another as defined from an approximate center of the base. The anchor attachment structures can be connected by a curved connecting member disposed at a patient-facing surface of the base.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• A61B 5/293 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement de signaux bioélectriques ou biomagnétiques du corps ou de parties de celui-ci Électrodes bioélectriques à cet effet spécialement adaptées à des utilisations particulières pour l’électroencéphalographie [EEG] invasives

Abrégé

In an example embodiment, an optical communication system includes an implantable optical transmitter and an external optical receiver. The transmitter includes a housing having one or more drivers, plural light emitting sources, and an optical element arranged therein. Each driver converts a digital data signal into modulation signals to drive the sources. Each source generates a light beam in response to a corresponding modulation signal, each light beam contributing to form a single optical signal. The optical element directs the light beams to exit the housing such that a peak position of light intensity of each light beam is separated from a corresponding peak position of light intensity of an adjacent light beam by at least a first distance and less than a second distance. The optical receiver includes at least one photodiode that detects light generated by the sources and generates a reconstructed data signal.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04B 10/114 - Systèmes d’intérieur ou à courte portée
• H04B 13/00 - Systèmes de transmission caractérisés par le milieu utilisé pour la transmission, non prévus dans les groupes

Produits et services

Pharmaceutical preparations for treating neurological diseases and disorders; Intravenous fluids used for rehydration, nutrition and the delivery of pharmaceutical preparations; Drug delivery agents; Drug delivery agents that facilitate the delivery of pharmaceutical preparations. Medical devices; Medical apparatus and devices for neurological use; Surgical devices and instruments for neurological use; Neurosurgical apparatus; Medical devices for the treatment of neurological conditions; Implantable subcutaneous drug delivery devices; Medical devices, namely, drug delivery devices for infusing medicine into the brain; Medical devices for accessing subcutaneous structures of the human body for the purpose of administering medical treatment. Retail services in relation to pharmaceutical preparations for treating neurological diseases and disorders, intravenous fluids used for rehydration, nutrition and the delivery of pharmaceutical preparations, drug delivery agents, drug delivery agents that facilitate the delivery of pharmaceutical preparations; Retail services in relation to medical devices, medical apparatus and devices for neurological use, surgical devices and instruments for neurological use, neurosurgical apparatus, medical devices for the treatment of neurological conditions, implantable subcutaneous drug delivery devices, medical devices, namely, drug delivery devices for infusing medicine into the brain and medical devices for accessing subcutaneous structures of the human body for the purpose of administering medical treatment; Wholesale services in relation to pharmaceutical preparations for treating neurological diseases and disorders, intravenous fluids used for rehydration, nutrition and the delivery of pharmaceutical preparations, drug delivery agents, drug delivery agents that facilitate the delivery of pharmaceutical preparations; Wholesale services in relation to medical devices, medical apparatus and devices for neurological use, surgical devices and instruments for neurological use, neurosurgical apparatus, medical devices for the treatment of neurological conditions, implantable subcutaneous drug delivery devices, medical devices, namely, drug delivery devices for infusing medicine into the brain and medical devices for accessing subcutaneous structures of the human body for the purpose of administering medical treatment.

Produits et services

Drug delivery catheters; Implantable drug delivery ports; Implantable drug delivery pumps; Medical device for accessing subcutaneous structures of the human body for the purpose of administering medical treatment; Medical devices, namely, minimally invasive neurovascular devices for the treatment of neurological conditions; Transdermal drug delivery patches sold without medication

Produits et services

Neurotechnology devices for medical use, namely, active implantable neuromonitoring devices for use in establishing interfaces between the brain and computers and to control assistive devices, including prostheses and electrical stimulation systems, and the integration thereof with communication systems; medical devices consisting of electrodes, neurotechnology apparatus, portable helmets, portable processors and software applications for use in restoring motor skills, communication and other brain function, as well as for examining neural circuits.

Produits et services

(1) Dispositifs neurotechnologiques à usage médical, à savoir dispositifs de neurosurveillance implantables actifs destinés à établir des interfaces entre le cerveau et l'ordinateur et à commander des dispositifs d'assistance, y compris des prothèses et des systèmes de stimulation électrique, et à les intégrer à des systèmes de communication; dispositifs médicaux consistant en des électrodes, des appareils neurotechnologiques, des casques portables, des processeurs portables et des applications logicielles destinés à rétablir la motricité, la communication et d'autres fonctions cérébrales, ainsi qu'à examiner les circuits neuronaux.

Produits et services

Neurotechnology devices for medical use, namely, active implantable neuromonitoring devices made of artificial material for use in establishing interfaces between the brain and computers and to control assistive devices, including electrical stimulation systems, and the integration thereof with communication systems; medical devices for use in restoring motor skills, communication and other brain function, as well as for examining neural circuits, consisting of electrodes, neurotechnology devices for establishing interfaces between the brain and computers, portable Electroencephalography (EEG) helmets, portable medical processors and downloadable software applications for monitoring brain activity, all sold as a unit;

Abrégé

In an example embodiment, an optical communication system includes an implantable optical transmitter and an external optical receiver. The transmitter includes a housing having one or more drivers, plural light emitting sources, and an optical element arranged therein. Each driver converts a digital data signal into modulation signals to drive the sources. Each source generates a light beam in response to a corresponding modulation signal, each light beam contributing to form a single optical signal. The optical element directs the light beams to exit the housing such that a peak position of light intensity of each light beam is separated from a corresponding peak position of light intensity of an adjacent light beam by at least a first distance and less than a second distance. The optical receiver includes at least one photodiode that detects light generated by the sources and generates a reconstructed data signal.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04B 13/00 - Systèmes de transmission caractérisés par le milieu utilisé pour la transmission, non prévus dans les groupes
• H04B 10/114 - Systèmes d’intérieur ou à courte portée

Abrégé

A surgical device for automated drilling includes a drill comprising a drill bit configured to bore through bone and a detector comprising a tissue detection sensor. The drill and detector are independently actuable for insertion and removal of the drill bit and the tissue detection sensor in a bore generated by the drill bit. A surgical system can include the surgical device and a controller configured to actuate the drill to bore through bone, actuate the drill to retract the drill bit from the bore, actuate the detector to insert the tissue detection sensor into the bore, and determine a tissue characteristic at a distal location of the bore based on a sensed signal from the tissue detection sensor.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 17/16 - Ostéoclastes; Forets ou ciseaux pour os; Trépans
• A61B 34/30 - Robots chirurgicaux
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures

Abrégé

A surgical device for automated drilling includes a drill comprising a drill bit configured to bore through bone and a detector comprising a tissue detection sensor. The drill and detector are independently actuable for insertion and removal of the drill bit and the tissue detection sensor in a bore generated by the drill bit. A surgical system can include the surgical device and a controller configured to actuate the drill to bore through bone, actuate the drill to retract the drill bit from the bore, actuate the detector to insert the tissue detection sensor into the bore, and determine a tissue characteristic at a distal location of the bore based on a sensed signal from the tissue detection sensor.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 17/16 - Ostéoclastes; Forets ou ciseaux pour os; Trépans
• A61B 34/30 - Robots chirurgicaux
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures

Produits et services

Medical apparatus and devices for neurological use, namely, a minimally invasive neurosurgical device to gain access to the brain through controlled movement accessing the neuroanatomical locations, medical imaging apparatus for medical use by professionals; surgical devices and instruments for neurological use; neurosurgical apparatus; medical devices, namely, minimally invasive neurosurgical devices for the treatment of neurological conditions; medical devices, namely, surgical devices that facilitate the identification, separation, or ablation of biologic tissues; medical devices for obtaining body fluid samples Retail store services featuring medical instruments; Retail store services featuring medical apparatus; Wholesale store services featuring medical apparatus; Wholesale store services featuring medical instruments

Produits et services

Medical devices; Medical apparatus and devices for neurological use; Surgical devices and instruments for neurological use; Oxygen sensors for medical use; Precision sensors for medical use; Neurosurgical apparatus; Medical devices, namely, minimally invasive neurovascular devices for the treatment of neurological conditions; Medical devices, namely, surgical devices that facilitate the identification, separation or ablation of biologic tissues; Medical devices for obtaining body fluid samples; Medical devices, namely, pulse generators for neurostimulation; none of the aforementioned being or for use in connection with analyzers, laboratory workstations, or robotic systems for in vitro diagnostics. Retail services in relation to medical instruments; Retail services in relation to medical apparatus; Wholesale services in relation to medical apparatus; Wholesale services in relation to medical instruments.

Produits et services

Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), recorded, for combining and processing data from a high channel count of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and interfacing with monitoring devices and actuators in real time. Platform as a Service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for combining and processing data from a high channel count of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and interfacing with monitoring devices and actuators in real time.

Abrégé

A craniode is positioned in an intra-osseous fashion, namely partly or wholly within the bone of the skull, without penetrating the interior of the skull, while also being positioned below the scalp. A craniode can be used to sense electrical signals from a brain, to electrically stimulate the brain, to emit light signals to the brain, to detect light signals from the brain, to perform functional near infrared spectroscopy on the brain, and to perform photobiomodulation on the brain; and can, for example, provide the ability to perform these procedures in daily life. To resolve the problem of connectivity, each craniode can be connected, or can be equipped with features that make it connectable, to a subcutaneous cable, thus enabling the long-term usage of the craniode in real-life settings; or, active electrodes can be used to transmit signals wirelessly. Transcutaneous and sub-scalp implantation techniques are also provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• A61B 5/37 - Modalités, c. à d. méthodes diagnostiques spécifiques Électroencéphalographie [EEG] Électroencéphalographie intracrânienne [EEG IC], p.ex. électrocorticographie [ECoG]
• A61B 5/293 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement de signaux bioélectriques ou biomagnétiques du corps ou de parties de celui-ci Électrodes bioélectriques à cet effet spécialement adaptées à des utilisations particulières pour l’électroencéphalographie [EEG] invasives

Abrégé

A craniode is positioned in an intra-osseous fashion, namely partly or wholly within the bone of the skull, without penetrating the interior of the skull, while also being positioned below the scalp. A craniode can be used to sense electrical signals from a brain, to electrically stimulate the brain, to emit light signals to the brain, to detect light signals from the brain, to perform functional near infrared spectroscopy on the brain, and to perform photobiomodulation on the brain; and can, for example, provide the ability to perform these procedures in daily life. To resolve the problem of connectivity, each craniode can be connected, or can be equipped with features that make it connectable, to a subcutaneous cable, thus enabling the long-term usage of the craniode in real-life settings; or, active electrodes can be used to transmit signals wirelessly. Transcutaneous and sub-scalp implantation techniques are also provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• A61B 5/293 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement de signaux bioélectriques ou biomagnétiques du corps ou de parties de celui-ci Électrodes bioélectriques à cet effet spécialement adaptées à des utilisations particulières pour l’électroencéphalographie [EEG] invasives
• A61B 5/37 - Modalités, c. à d. méthodes diagnostiques spécifiques Électroencéphalographie [EEG] Électroencéphalographie intracrânienne [EEG IC], p.ex. électrocorticographie [ECoG]

Produits et services

(1) Logiciel en tant que dispositif médical (LtDM), enregistré, pour la combinaison et le traitement de données de signaux neurologiques, de pression artérielle et de température corporelle provenant de canaux d'interfaces pour ordinateurs, nommément d'interfaces cerveau-ordinateur (BCI) sous la forme de casques d'électroencéphalographie (EEG) permettant aux utilisateurs de s'interfacer avec le matériel informatique par l'intermédiaire de l'activité cérébrale, et pour s'interfacer avec des dispositifs de surveillance, nommément des capteurs d'activité à porter sur soi et des actionneurs linéaires électriques en temps réel. (1) Plate-forme informatique en tant que service (PAAS) comprenant des plates-formes logicielles informatiques pour la combinaison et le traitement de données de signaux neurologiques, de pression artérielle et de température corporelle provenant de canaux d'interfaces pour ordinateurs, nommément d'interfaces cerveau-ordinateur (BCI) sous la forme de casques d'électroencéphalographie (EEG) permettant aux utilisateurs de s'interfacer avec le matériel informatique par l'intermédiaire de l'activité cérébrale, et pour s'interfacer avec des dispositifs de surveillance, nommément des capteurs d'activité à porter sur soi et des actionneurs linéaires électriques en temps réel.

Produits et services

Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), recorded, for combining and processing data from a high channel count of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and interfacing with monitoring devices and actuators in real time Platform as a Service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for combining and processing data from a high channel count of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and interfacing with monitoring devices and actuators in real time

Abrégé

Implantable medical devices have a feedthrough from the device to the outside world to pass electrical current from electronics inside the implant to the patient or vice versa. A plurality of sensors and/or signal wires in a wire bundle must connect to the feedthrough and implant in living tissue in the patient. Chemical and physical forces work against the wire connections on the feedthrough. Disclosed embodiments include a biocompatible housing that can be used for an implantable medical device. The biocompatible housing includes a recess with at least one wire exit port, the recess having at least one feedthrough assembly mounted therein. A wire of the feedthrough assembly passes out the wire exit port, and the recess has a top hermetically sealed over it.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 1/375 - Aménagements structurels, p.ex. boîtiers

Abrégé

Provided herein are neural interface systems for a patient, the systems comprising an implantable sensor device and an external processing device. The implantable sensor device comprises: an implantable lead assembly for implantation above the skull and below the skin of the patient, and for recording physiologic parameter information of the patient; and an implantable transmitter for receiving the physiologic parameter information from the implantable lead assembly and for transmitting patient data that is based on the physiologic parameter information. The external processing device receives the patient data from the implantable transmitter. Methods of provided a neural interface are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/293 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement de signaux bioélectriques ou biomagnétiques du corps ou de parties de celui-ci Électrodes bioélectriques à cet effet spécialement adaptées à des utilisations particulières pour l’électroencéphalographie [EEG] invasives
• A61N 1/05 - Electrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p.ex. électrode cardiaque
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• A61B 5/37 - Modalités, c. à d. méthodes diagnostiques spécifiques Électroencéphalographie [EEG] Électroencéphalographie intracrânienne [EEG IC], p.ex. électrocorticographie [ECoG]
• A61B 5/386 - Accessoires ou instruments supplémentaires à cet effet
• A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p.ex. stimulateurs cardiaques

Abrégé

An implantable device includes a low-profile housing having a cavity defined in a side thereof, and an element insertably removable with respect to the housing in a direction substantially parallel to a surgical plane of the implantable device. The element has a first portion adapted to be received in the housing cavity. The element further includes a second portion adapted to protrude from the housing upon insertion of the element into the housing cavity. The second portion includes at least one surface adapted for engagement with a surgical instrument for insertion and removal of the element with respect to the housing. A method for servicing the implantable device includes, at an incision proximate an implant location of the implantable device, insertably and removably accessing the element in a direction substantially parallel to a surgical plane of the implantable device.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 1/05 - Electrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p.ex. électrode cardiaque
• A61N 1/372 - Aménagements en relation avec l'implantation des stimulateurs

Abrégé

An implantable device includes a low-profile housing having a cavity defined in a side thereof, and an element insertably removable with respect to the housing in a direction substantially parallel to a surgical plane of the implantable device. The element has a first portion adapted to be received in the housing cavity. The element further includes a second portion adapted to protrude from the housing upon insertion of the element into the housing cavity. The second portion includes at least one surface adapted for engagement with a surgical instrument for insertion and removal of the element with respect to the housing. A method for servicing the implantable device includes, at an incision proximate an implant location of the implantable device, insertably and removably accessing the element in a direction substantially parallel to a surgical plane of the implantable device.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 1/05 - Electrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p.ex. électrode cardiaque
• A61N 1/375 - Aménagements structurels, p.ex. boîtiers

Abrégé

An implantable device includes a low-profile housing having a cavity defined in a side thereof, and an element insertably removable with respect to the housing in a direction substantially parallel to a surgical plane of the implantable device. The element has a first portion adapted to be received in the housing cavity. The element further includes a second portion adapted to protrude from the housing upon insertion of the element into the housing cavity. The second portion includes at least one surface adapted for engagement with a surgical instrument for insertion and removal of the element with respect to the housing. A method for servicing the implantable device includes, at an incision proximate an implant location of the implantable device, insertably and removably accessing the element in a direction substantially parallel to a surgical plane of the implantable device.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures

Abrégé

Implantable medical devices have a feedthrough to the outside world to pass electrical current from electronics inside the implant to the patient or vice versa. A plurality of sensors and/or signal wires must connect to the feedthrough and implant in living tissue. Chemical and physical forces work against the wire connections. The several embodiments include a biocompatible cap or top, shaped to attach onto the rim of the feedthrough device. One or more wire bundle ports are included on the cap. One or two layers of sealant can be injected under the cap. A first layer of epoxy can rigidly protect the wire bonds while an elastomeric silicone can cover the epoxy for a flexible protector. Other embodiments include an implant housing with a recess for the feedthrough; a top can protect the recess. One or more sealants can cover the feedthrough in the recess.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 1/375 - Aménagements structurels, p.ex. boîtiers
• A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p.ex. stimulateurs cardiaques

Abrégé

Implantable medical devices have a feedthrough from the device to the outside world to pass electrical current from electronics inside the implant to the patient or vice versa. A plurality of sensors and/or signal wires must connect to the feedthrough and implant in living tissue. Chemical and physical forces work against the wire connections. Embodiments of the present invention include a biocompatible cap or top, shaped to attach onto a rim of the feedthrough device. One or more wire bundle ports are included on the cap. One or two layers of a sealant (e.g., epoxy) can be injected under the cap. A first layer can rigidly protect the wire bonds, and an elastomeric silicone can cover the epoxy for a flexible protector. Other embodiments include an implant housing with a recess for the feedthrough; a top can protect the recess. One or more sealants can cover the feedthrough.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 1/375 - Aménagements structurels, p.ex. boîtiers

Abrégé

Implantable medical devices have a feedthrough to the outside world to pass electrical current from electronics inside the implant to the patient or vice versa. A plurality of sensors and/or signal wires must connect to the feedthrough and implant in living tissue. Chemical and physical forces work against the wire connections. The several embodiments include a biocompatible cap or top, shaped to attach onto the rim of the feedthrough device. One or more wire bundle ports are included on the cap. One or two layers of sealant can be injected under the cap. A first layer of epoxy can rigidly protect the wire bonds while an elastomeric silicone can cover the epoxy for a flexible protector. Other embodiments include an implant housing with a recess for the feedthrough; a top can protect the recess. One or more sealants can cover the feedthrough in the recess.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 1/375 - Aménagements structurels, p.ex. boîtiers
• A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p.ex. stimulateurs cardiaques

Abrégé

In an example embodiment, an optical communication system includes an implantable optical transmitter and an external optical receiver. The transmitter includes a housing having one or more drivers, plural light emitting sources, and an optical element arranged therein. Each driver converts a digital data signal into modulation signals to drive the sources. Each source generates a light beam in response to a corresponding modulation signal, each light beam contributing to form a single optical signal. The optical element directs the light beams to exit the housing such that a peak position of light intensity of each light beam is separated from a corresponding peak position of light intensity of an adjacent light beam by at least a first distance and less than a second distance. The optical receiver includes at least one photodiode that detects light generated by the sources and generates a reconstructed data signal.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04B 10/114 - Systèmes d’intérieur ou à courte portée
• A61B 5/1455 - Mesure des caractéristiques du sang in vivo, p.ex. de la concentration des gaz dans le sang, de la valeur du pH du sang en utilisant des capteurs optiques, p.ex. des oxymètres à photométrie spectrale
• H04B 13/00 - Systèmes de transmission caractérisés par le milieu utilisé pour la transmission, non prévus dans les groupes

Abrégé

In an example embodiment, an optical communication system includes an implantable optical transmitter and an external optical receiver. The transmitter includes a housing having one or more drivers, plural light emitting sources, and an optical element arranged therein. Each driver converts a digital data signal into modulation signals to drive the sources. Each source generates a light beam in response to a corresponding modulation signal, each light beam contributing to form a single optical signal. The optical element directs the light beams to exit the housing such that a peak position of light intensity of each light beam is separated from a corresponding peak position of light intensity of an adjacent light beam by at least a first distance and less than a second distance. The optical receiver includes at least one photodiode that detects light generated by the sources and generates a reconstructed data signal.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04B 10/114 - Systèmes d’intérieur ou à courte portée
• A61B 5/1455 - Mesure des caractéristiques du sang in vivo, p.ex. de la concentration des gaz dans le sang, de la valeur du pH du sang en utilisant des capteurs optiques, p.ex. des oxymètres à photométrie spectrale
• H04B 13/00 - Systèmes de transmission caractérisés par le milieu utilisé pour la transmission, non prévus dans les groupes

Abrégé

A device for accessing tissue of a subject, and a corresponding method for manufacturing the device, includes a substrate having a top side and a bottom side. One or more projections extend from the bottom side, each projection including an exterior wall portion defining therein an interior shaft portion, the substrate and the multiple projections formed from a monolithic mass. The one or more projections are functionalized to enable transfer, between the subject tissue and the substrate, of at least one of an energy, a signal, a material, and a compound. Functionalization can include laser welding metal microwires or processing a fluid precursor in the interior shaft portion to form a functional electrode material. Embodiments can be manufactured more easily, with greater flexibility, and can provide for more reliable tissue access than existing devices.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/04 - Mesure de signaux bioélectriques du corps ou de parties de celui-ci
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• A61N 1/05 - Electrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p.ex. électrode cardiaque
• A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p.ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
• A61B 5/0478 - Electrodes spécialement adaptées à cet effet
• A61M 37/00 - Autres appareils pour introduire des agents dans le corps; Percutanisation, c. à d. introduction de médicaments dans le corps par diffusion à travers la peau

Produits et services

Educational and training activities related to innovation projects regarding health and life sciences technology; Arranging and conducting of conferences, congresses, scientific conferences and seminars, contests in the field of health and life sciences technology; Sporting and cultural activities; Publication of electronic books and journals on-line; Publication of scientific articles, in particular relating to health and life sciences technology. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto in the field of health and life sciences technology; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services in the fields of health and life sciences technology; quality control and authentication services relating go health and life sciences technology; Design and development of computer software for use with medical technology. Human healthcare services.

Produits et services

Medical monitoring devices, namely apparatus for invasive and non-invasive electroencephalographic (EEG) monitoring. Medical monitoring services, namely for invasive and non-invasive electroencephalographic (EEG) monitoring.

Produits et services

(1) Dispositifs de surveillance médicale, à savoir appareils pour la surveillance par électroencéphalographie (EEG) invasive et non invasive. (1) Services de surveillance médicale, à savoir pour la surveillance par électroencéphalographie (EEG) invasive et non invasive.

Produits et services

Medical monitoring devices, namely, apparatus for invasive and non-invasive electroencephalographic (EEG) monitoring Medical monitoring services, namely, for invasive and non-invasive electroencephalographic (EEG) monitoring

Abrégé

Provided herein are neural interface systems for a patient, the systems comprising an implantable sensor device and an external processing device. The implantable sensor device comprises: an implantable lead assembly for implantation above the skull and below the skin of the patient, and for recording physiologic parameter information of the patient; and an implantable transmitter for receiving the physiologic parameter information from the implantable lead assembly and for transmitting patient data that is based on the physiologic parameter information. The external processing device receives the patient data from the implantable transmitter. Methods of provided a neural interface are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 1/05 - Electrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p.ex. électrode cardiaque
• A61B 5/293 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement de signaux bioélectriques ou biomagnétiques du corps ou de parties de celui-ci Électrodes bioélectriques à cet effet spécialement adaptées à des utilisations particulières pour l’électroencéphalographie [EEG] invasives
• A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p.ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• A61N 1/372 - Aménagements en relation avec l'implantation des stimulateurs

Abrégé

Provided herein are neural interface systems for a patient, the systems comprising an implantable sensor device and an external processing device. The implantable sensor device comprises: an implantable lead assembly for implantation above the skull and below the skin of the patient, and for recording physiologic parameter information of the patient; and an implantable transmitter for receiving the physiologic parameter information from the implantable lead assembly and for transmitting patient data that is based on the physiologic parameter information. The external processing device receives the patient data from the implantable transmitter. Methods of provided a neural interface are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 1/05 - Electrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p.ex. électrode cardiaque
• A61B 5/0478 - Electrodes spécialement adaptées à cet effet
• A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p.ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
• A61N 1/372 - Aménagements en relation avec l'implantation des stimulateurs
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus