Patent ID: 8698006
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: A61N,H01G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An implantable biocompatible hermetic feedthrough comprising: a first ceramic insulative biocompatible layer having at least one bonding surface; a second ceramic insulative biocompatible layer bonded to the first insulative layer at the bonding surface; and one or more biocompatible metal conductors compacted between the first and second insulative ceramic layers along at least a portion of the bonding surface, said bonding surface having a planar portion and the conductors disposed parallel to the planar portion such that the one or more conductors extend along the bonding surface wherein the one or more conductors and first and second insulative layers form a co-fired monolithic ceramic-to-metal composite structure after being fired together with the first and second insulative layers hermetically bonded at the bonding surface such that the one or more biocompatible conductors are exposed at both ends of the co-fired monolithic ceramic-to-metal composite structure.