Patents by Inventor Gordon G. Brown

Gordon G. Brown has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Self-curving cochlear electrode array
    Patent number: 5578084
    Abstract: An electrode array (12) for cochlear (30) implant is formed by two layers, wherein the first layer (10, 20) is formed from a bio-compatible material and contains electrode contacts and connecting leads and the second layer (11, 21) is formed from a bio-compatible material having a property of a controlled rate of expansion when exposed to the water contained in body fluids. This material expands in use and curves the implanted array and enables more effective stimulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignees: Cochlear Ltd., University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Janusz Kuzma, Henry L. Seldon, Gordon G. Brown