Patent ID: 8428749
Filing Date: 2013-04-23
Classification: A61N,B29C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing a nerve cuff, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a mold comprising a plurality of longitudinal grooves; (b) positioning one of a plurality of longitudinal conductors coated with insulation within each longitudinal groove; (c) applying flexible bio-compatible material on the mold with the plurality of longitudinal conductors positioned therein; (d) curing the flexible bio-compatible material so as to provide a wall band member with the plurality of longitudinal conductors adhered thereto; (e) ejecting the wall band member with the adhered plurality of longitudinal conductors; and (f) removing at least one portion of the insulation on the plurality of longitudinal conductors to provide electrodes, wherein each of the at least one portions is situated between a proximal end and a distal end of each longitudinal conductor.