The chronic implantation of cortical micro-electrode arrays offers a possible avenue to
restore lost function to those suffering from neurological disease or damage. By implanting a …

BACKGROUND [0003] Use of electrodes to detect electrical signals and/or deliver stimuli is
becoming an increasingly popular diag nostic and/or therapeutic strategy. In some …

BACKGROUND 0003 Microelectrodes may be implanted into a brain in order to monitor
neurological signals and/or deliver therapy to the patient's brain. Deep brain electrodes may …

Implantable electrically conductive devices are provided having a nanocomposite material
coating comprising gold nanoparticles or carbon nanotubes. Such an implantable device …

The present disclosure provides robust implantable micro-component electrodes that can be
used in a variety of medical devices. The medical device may be a neural probe that can …

Implantable neural electrodes are widely used tools in basic neuroscience to study the
behavior and function of the central nervous system at the tissue and cellular level. There is …

BACKGROUND The future development of advanced neuroprosthetic sys tems is likely to
significantly improve the quality of life for persons who suffer from a variety of disorders …

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Surgical implants and. in particular. implantable elec
trodes and microelectronic devices that provide an electrical interface to the human nervous …

Microelectrodes for stimulating and/or recording signals have made possible direct electrical
connections with living neural tissue. Silicon electrode arrays are excellent tools for …

High-count microelectrode arrays implanted in peripheral nerves could restore motor
function after spinal cord injury or sensory function after limb loss via electrical stimulation …