Multi-branch stimulation electrode for subcutaneous field stimulation
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국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A61N-001/05
A61N-001/375
A61N-001/36
출원번호
US-0270075
(2014-05-05)
등록번호
US-9433779
(2016-09-06)
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/ 주소
Shelton, Brian M.
Hansen, Morten
출원인 / 주소
ALFRED E. MANN FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
대리인 / 주소
Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton LLP
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A multi-branch stimulation electrode is disclosed herein. The multi-branch stimulation electrode can include a plurality of branches that extend from a hub. The branches can each include one or several stimulation contacts that can deliver an electrical current to tissue contacting the stimulation c
A multi-branch stimulation electrode is disclosed herein. The multi-branch stimulation electrode can include a plurality of branches that extend from a hub. The branches can each include one or several stimulation contacts that can deliver an electrical current to tissue contacting the stimulation contacts. The stimulation contacts can be electrically connected with the lead. The lead can extend from the hub and can be connected with the pulse generator. The branches can include features to facilitate implantation including, for example, one or several removable stiffening elements.
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1. A neurostimulation system, comprising: (a) an implantable neurostimulation pulse generator configured to generate one or more neurostimulation electrical signals;(b) a multi-branch electrode array configured to be coupled to the pulse generator and to transmit the one or more non-ablative neurost
1. A neurostimulation system, comprising: (a) an implantable neurostimulation pulse generator configured to generate one or more neurostimulation electrical signals;(b) a multi-branch electrode array configured to be coupled to the pulse generator and to transmit the one or more non-ablative neurostimulation electrical signals to a nerve tissue, the multi-branch electrode array comprising: (i) a plurality of branches, wherein at least some of the branches each include a plurality of electrode contacts;(ii) wherein, when in a deployed configuration, the plurality of branches diverge away from one another such that distal tips of the branches are spaced farther apart than proximate portions of the branches;(iii) wherein, when in the deployed configuration, the plurality of branches are in a substantially planar arrangement;(iv) wherein at least some of the branches comprise a stiffening component connected by a stiffening component hub, the stiffening component hub comprising a plurality of stiffening components, wherein the stiffening components are simultaneously displaceable by displacement of the stiffening component hub. 2. The neurostimulation system of claim 1, wherein, when in the deployed configuration, the plurality of branches are in a fan-shaped or rake-shaped arrangement. 3. The neurostimulation system of claim 1, wherein the substantially planar arrangement comprises an arrangement in which each of the branches branch out across and curve downwardly from a reference plane, wherein the downward curve of the branches facilitates maintaining the branches in a subcutaneous tissue layer during deployment of the electrode array. 4. The neurostimulation system of claim 3, wherein at least some of the branches include blunt dissecting distal tips. 5. The neurostimulation system of claim 1, wherein the non-ablative neurostimulation electrical signals have a pulse amplitude of 0-1,000 mA. 6. The neurostimulation system of claim 1, wherein the electrode array further comprises a hub comprising anchor features configured to be anchored to a tissue. 7. The neurostimulation system of claim 1, wherein at least some of the electrode contacts are configured as anode electrode contacts and wherein at least some of the electrode contacts are configured as cathode electrode contacts. 8. The neurostimulation system of claim 1, wherein all of the electrodes on one branch are configured as anode electrode contacts and wherein all of the electrodes on an adjacent branch are configured as cathode electrode contacts. 9. The neurostimulation system of claim 1, wherein the stiffening components are configured to increase the stiffness of the branches to facilitate blunt dissecting by the branches. 10. The neurostimulation system of claim 9, wherein the stiffening components comprise a plurality of elongate members. 11. The neurostimulation system of claim 9, wherein at least some of the branches are configured to receive the stiffening components. 12. The neurostimulation system of claim 1, wherein the size of the electrode contacts varies as a function of position on at least some of the branches. 13. The neurostimulation system of claim 12, wherein the branches comprise a proximal end and a distal end, and wherein the size of the electrode contact increases when the proximity of the electrode contact to the distal end of the branch increases. 14. The neurostimulation system of claim 1, wherein the branches comprise a proximal end and a distal end. 15. The neurostimulation system of claim 1, wherein the pulse generator is configured to generate one or more non-ablative neurostimulation electrical signals. 16. A neurostimulation system, comprising: (a) an implantable neurostimulation pulse generator configured to generate one or more neurostimulation electrical signals;(b) a multi-branch electrode array configured to be coupled to the pulse generator and to transmit the one or more non-ablative neurostimulation electrical signals to a nerve tissue, the multi-branch electrode array comprising: (i) a plurality of branches, wherein the branches comprise a proximal end and a distal end, wherein at least some of the branches each include a plurality of electrode contacts;(ii) wherein, when in a deployed configuration, the plurality of branches diverge away from one another such that distal tips of the branches are spaced farther apart than proximate portions of the branches;(iii) wherein, when in the deployed configuration, the plurality of branches are in a substantially planar arrangement; andwherein some of the electrode contacts are each electrically connected to a resistive element, wherein the resistance of the resistive element increases when the proximity of the electrode contact to the proximal end of the branch increases.
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