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US4187853A
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Electrode implanting apparatus with optimum location probe
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-11-06
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Granted: 1980-02-12
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Expires: 1998-11-06
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for implanting an electrode at an optimum location. The apparatus comprises an elongate body having two longitudinal shafts therein. A slot in the tip of the body temporarily secures the electrode to the tip. A probe in the second shaft may be extended from the tip and adjacent the electrode to thereby locate the optimum location for implantation of the electrode. The probe may thus be retracted within the second shaft for implanting of the electrode. After implantation of the electrode, a rod in the first shaft may then be extended into the slot to dislodge the electrode from the tip of the body.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven A. Barton
- 👤 Sidney M. Barbanel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-08 01:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/02; A61N1/04; A61N1/05; A61N1/0587
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
Apparatus for implanting an electrode, said apparatus comprising: an elongate body having a tip; means for temporarily securing said electrode to said tip; means operatively associated with said body for contacting body tissue adjacent said electrode with a signal probe while said electrode is temporarily secured to said tip; and means operatively associated with said body for selectably dislodging said electrode from said tip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
Apparatus for implanting an electrode, said apparatus comprising: an elongate body having a tip; means for temporarily securing said electrode to said tip; means operatively associated with said body for contacting body tissue adjacent said electrode with a signal probe while said electrode is temporarily secured to said tip; and means operatively associated with said body for selectably dislodging said electrode from said tip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus of claim 1, wherein said securing means comprises a slot in said tip of said body, said tip accommodating said electrode to thereby temporarily secure said electrode in said slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus of claim 1, wherein said contacting means comprises a longitudinal shaft in said body, said shaft accommodating a conductive signal probe for reciprocating motion therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus of claim 1, wherein said dislodging means comprises: a rod; and a longitudinal shaft in said body, said shaft accommodating said rod for reciprocating motion therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
131 words
Apparatus for implanting an electrode, said apparatus comprising: an elongate body having a tip; means for temporarily securing said electrode to said tip of said body; a first shaft in said body; an elongated member accommodated in said first shaft for reciprocal movement, wherein said rod has a retracted position whereby said electrode remains temporarily secured to said tip and wherein said rod has an extended position whereby said electrode is dislodged from said tip; a second shaft in said body; and a probe accommodated in said second shaft for reciprocating motion of said probe, wherein said probe has an extended position for engaging body tissue adjacent said tip and a retracted position, and wherein said probe may be extended and retracted while said electrode is temporarily secured to said tip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
131 words
Apparatus for implanting an electrode, said apparatus comprising: an elongate body having a tip; means for temporarily securing said electrode to said tip of said body; a first shaft in said body; an elongated member accommodated in said first shaft for reciprocal movement, wherein said rod has a retracted position whereby said electrode remains temporarily secured to said tip and wherein said rod has an extended position whereby said electrode is dislodged from said tip; a second shaft in said body; and a probe accommodated in said second shaft for reciprocating motion of said probe, wherein said probe has an extended position for engaging body tissue adjacent said tip and a retracted position, and wherein said probe may be extended and retracted while said electrode is temporarily secured to said tip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus as in claim 5, wherein said probe is electrically conductive and has a portion which extends from said body for connection to a suitable signal means while said probe is extended from said body.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-02-11 | 1983-08-13 | 1984-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-11 | 1987-08-13 | 1988-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-11 | 1991-08-13 | 1992-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |