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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8190267 | Fitting a neural prosthesis using impedance and electrode height The invention is a method of automatically adjusting an electrode array to the neural characteristics of an individual subject. The response to electrical neural stimulation varies from subject to subject. Measure of impedance may be used to predict the electrode he... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8190266 | Wide-field retinal prosthesis A wide-filed retinal prosthesis enables an increased field of vision with a relatively small scleral incision. The retinal prosthesis includes a flexible substrate comprising a central member and at least one wing, with an array of electrodes disposed therein that a... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8185209 | Methods to extend vision to infrared wavelengths In a method for visualizing an object under conditions of low ambient light, the object to be visualized is exposed to incident electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength greater than what can normally be seen by the naked eye. Light reflected from the object is ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8180453 | Electrode array for neural stimulation The present invention is an implantable visual prosthesis where the neural stimulator includes an electrode array body suitable to be placed in an epiretinal location with insulation covering the electrode array body and forming voids. Electrodes are recessed within... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8180454 | Fitting a neural prosthesis using impedance and electrode height The invention is a method of automatically adjusting an electrode array to the neural characteristics of an individual subject. The response to electrical neural stimulation varies from subject to subject. Measure of impedance may be used to predict the electrode he... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8175714 | Implantable retinal electrode array configuration for minimal retinal damage and method of reducing retinal stress This invention is a retinal electrode array assembly and methods of using the same that facilitate surgical implant procedures by providing the operating surgeon with visual references and grasping means and with innovations that reduce actual and potential damage t... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8170676 | Electrode array The present invention is an electrode array for neural stimulation. In particular, the present invention provides electrode shapes and electrode coating advantageous in maximizing the charge dissipation without harming neural tissue. Neurotrophic factors are used to... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8150526 | Retinal prosthesis Apparatus is provided, including an external device, including a mount, which is placed in front of an eye of a subject. A laser is coupled to the mount and configured to emit toward the eye radiation that is outside of 380-750 nm. A partially-transparent mirror is ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8131376 | Method of inspection of materials for defects The present invention is a non-destructive method of inspecting a bond, particularly a braze bond, in a hermetic package. The invention involves a unique hermetic package design adapted for ultrasonic inspection and a method of inspecting the package. This package a... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8131375 | Trans-retinal flexible circuit electrode array Applicant has proposed a combination of the subretinal and epiretinal methods by placing the electronics external to the eye, entering the eye through the pars plana and the piercing the retina (retinotomy) from inside the eye to stimulate subreintally. The p... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8121697 | Biocompatible bonding method and electronics package suitable for implantation The invention is directed to a method of bonding a hermetically sealed electronics package to an electrode or a flexible circuit and the resulting electronics package that is suitable for implantation in living tissue, for a retinal or cortical electrode array to en... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8103352 | Mimicking neural coding in retinal ganglion cells with short pulse electrical stimulation A method, device and system for stimulating visual tissue, typically in the retina or visual cortex, to achieve an artificial percept of light or image. The method includes providing stimulating electrodes suitable for placement in proximity to the visual tissue and... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8090448 | Low profile package for an implantable device The present invention is a low profile hermetic package for an implantable medical device. The package includes a non-conductive substrate including a plurality of straight conductive vias through the non-conductive substrate. A conductive cover hermetically enclosi... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8068913 | Visual prosthesis for improved circadian rhythms and method of improving the circadian rhythms Present invention is a method of improving circadian rhythms in blind people by stimulation the visual neural system. Ideally a retinal prosthesis of the type used to restore vision can be used to restore normal circadian rhythms. Additionally, brightness on the pro... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8060211 | Method of reducing retinal stress caused by an implantable retinal electrode array This invention is methods of reducing stress in the retina that are caused by the implanted electrode array body having an oval shape that is curved to conform to the curvature of the retina and having a mounting aperture in the body for attaching the electrode arra... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8046078 | Logarithmic light intensifier for use with photoreceptor-based implanted retinal prosthetics and those prosthetics Directly modulating a beam of photons onto the retinas of patients who have vision impairment or blindness. Its purpose is to supply enough imaging energy to retinal prosthetics implanted in the eye which operate essentially by having light, activating photoreceptor... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8036752 | Retinal prosthesis with separate central electrode array and peripheral electrode array While a photolithographed array internal to the retina provides superior resolution, an array external to the retina provides easier implantation and improved manufacturability. Therefore it is advantageous to supply a high-resolution electrode array internal to the... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8036751 | Retinal prosthesis with side mounted inductive coil The invention is a retinal prosthesis with an inductive coil mounted to the side of the eye by means of a strap around the eye. This allows for close coupling to an external coil and movement of the entire implanted portion with movement of the eye ball. ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8019428 | Video processing methods for improving visual acuity and/or perceived image resolution A method and apparatus for improving visual acuity when providing a visual image from a “high” resolution input device to a “low” resolution output device. The described invention is of particular use when the output device is an array of electrodes as part ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8014869 | Pixel re-mapping for visual prosthesis A method and apparatus for adjusting a visual image provided to a patient. In one embodiment, an image may be presented to the patient to obtain the patient's subjective perception of the image, and the patient may either manipulate the image to obtain a desired adj... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8010202 | Method of improving electrode tissue interface A critical element of a retinal prosthesis is the stimulating electrode array, which is placed in close proximity to the retina. It is via this interface that a retinal prosthesis electrically stimulates nerve cells to produce the perception of light. The impedance ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7991478 | Flexible circuit electrode array with at least one tack opening The present invention provides a flexible circuit electrode array adapted for neural stimulation, comprising: a polymer base layer; metal traces deposited on said polymer base layer, including electrodes suitable to stimulate neural tissue; a polymer top layer depos... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7979134 | Artificial retina device with stimulating and ground return electrodes disposed on opposite sides of the neuroretina and method of attachment An artificial retinal device, implanted in the subretinal space of the eye in persons with certain types of retinal blindness, induces artificial vision by electrical stimulation of the remaining viable cells of the retina. The artificial retina device includes a st... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7974699 | Vision regeneration assisting device A vision regeneration assisting device for regenerating vision of a patient, comprising: a plurality of electrodes which are stuck and placed into an optic disc of the patient; a storage unit which stores a generation position of a phosphene specific to the patient ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7962221 | Pixel re-mapping for visual prosthesis A method and apparatus for adjusting a visual image provided to a patient. In one embodiment, an image may be presented to the patient to obtain the patient's subjective perception of the image, and the patient may either manipulate the image to obtain a desired adj... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7957811 | Spatial mapping for a visual prosthesis A visual prosthesis and a method of operating a visual prosthesis are disclosed. Neural stimulation through electrodes is controlled by spatial maps, where a grouped or random association is established between the pixels of the acquired image and the electrodes. In... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7957810 | Motion compensation for a visual prosthesis The present invention is a motion compensation system for a visual prosthesis to adapt a visual image to movement of a user's eyes and head. The system includes a camera providing a video signal, an eye movement tracking device, a head movement tracking device, and ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7941222 | Vision regeneration assisting apparatus A vision regeneration assisting apparatus for regenerating vision of a patient includes an extracorporeal device and an intracorporeal device. The extracorporeal device includes a transmitting unit that converts an electrical stimulation pulse signal data of image d... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7937153 | Electrode with increased stability and method of manufacturing the same An implantable electrode with increased stability having a clustered structure wherein the surface of the electrode is covered with a material comprising openings which are filled with sticks or posts. An implantable electrode with increased stability wherein the su... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7925354 | Video processing methods for improving visual acuity and/or perceived image resolution A method and apparatus for improving visual acuity when providing a visual image from a “high” resolution input device to a “low” resolution output device. The described invention is of particular use when the output device is an array of electrodes as part ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7908010 | Retinal prosthesis with side mounted inductive coil The invention is a retinal prosthesis with an inductive coil mounted to the side of the eye by means of a strap around the eye. This allows for close coupling to an external coil and movement of the entire implanted portion with movement of the eye ball. ... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7908011 | Visual prosthesis fitting Methods and devices for fitting a visual prosthesis are described. In one of the methods, threshold levels and maximum levels for the electrodes of the prosthesis are determined and a map of brightness to electrode stimulation levels is later formed. A fitting syste... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7904163 | Retinal prosthesis with separate central electrode array and peripheral electrode array The artificial percept of light may be created by electrically stimulating the neurons of the retina. While a photolithographed array internal to the retina provides superior resolution, an array external to the retina provides easier implantation and improved manuf... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7904164 | Retinal prosthesis with side mounted inductive coil The invention is a retinal prosthesis with an inductive coil mounted to the side of the eye by means of a strap around the eye. This allows for close coupling to an external coil and movement of the entire implanted portion with movement of the eye ball. ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7894909 | Retinal prosthesis A retinal prosthesis with an improved configuration by mounting necessary components within and surrounding the eye. The improved configuration better allows for the implantation of electronics within the delicate eye structure and further limits the necessary width... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7881799 | Retinal prosthesis and method of manufacturing a retinal prosthesis An improved package and configuration for an implantable retinal prosthesis includes an electrode array suitable to be mounted in close proximity to a retina, an electronics package, and inductive receiving coil mounted next to each other on a strap surrounding the ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7877148 | Extraocular device A medical device for use on the human eye is described. The device is placed in an extrocular location in a patient and delivers an electrical current that stimulates the retina of patients who are blind or have vision disorders. It has at least one electrode that m... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7873419 | Retinal prosthesis and method of manufacturing a retinal prosthesis An improved package and configuration for an implantable retinal prosthesis includes an electrode array suitable to be mounted in close proximity to a retina, an electronics package, and an inductive receiving coil mounted next to each other on a strap surrounding t... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7840274 | Visual color prosthesis A visual prosthesis for restoring color vision to patients with lost or impaired visual function. The prosthesis creates the perception of a color image by electrically stimulating visual neurons in patterns consistent with the electrically patterns naturally produc... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7831309 | Implants based on bipolar metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) electronics Intraocular and periocular implantation devices based on one or more implantation electronic chips for implantation within the eye to include a bipolar MOS circuit that is DC biased at or near a natural electrical ground potential of the eye. Described examples incl... | 11/09/2010 |
