Patent ID: 7447551
Filing Date: 2008-11-04
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A flexible implantable electrical stimulator array, comprising: a flexible circuit board having a control circuit, a power supply circuit, a cathode conductive wire and an anode conductive wire, wherein said control circuit controls said power supply circuit to provide said cathode conductive wire and said anode conductive wire with a negative voltage and a positive voltage, respectively; a cathode electrode array having a plurality of cathode electrodes extending outward from one side of said cathode conductive wire; an anode electrode array having a plurality of anode electrodes extending outward from one side of said anode conductive wire; and a biocompatible polymer material covering the whole of said flexible circuit board and exposing portions of said cathode electrodes and said anode electrodes, wherein said cathode and anode electrode arrays extend outward from opposite lateral sides of said flexible circuit board.