Abstract: A bio-probe having a base and a tip, and comprising a core of substantially rigid, high-strength material, said core tapering inwardly from the base to the tip and a set of conductors extending longitudinally about said core. In addition, dielectric material, substantially electrically isolates each conductor from its surroundings. Also, a set of apertures is defined by the dielectric material to the set of conductors, thereby defining a set of electrodes.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for producing extruded polymer products such as hollow extrusions and conductor coatings having wall thicknesses of 0.002 inches or less. The apparatus may comprise more than one of the following: an external heat source; temperature measurement and heater control; video monitoring equipment to allow magnified observation of the extrudate, thereby providing opportunity to observe any deficiency in the extrudate; and a die holder and die allowing for more expedient die adjustments.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of producing an electrode probe assembly, comprising, providing a flexible polymer substrate bearing a coating of conductive material and using photolithography and electroplating to form a set of contacts and conductors on the flexible polymer substrate. A resilient material substrate is provided and laminated to the flexible polymer substrate. The assembly may be sized and shaped so that it may be driven through brain tissue.

Abstract: An electrical connector that comprises a pressure surface bearing a first array of electrical contacts. In addition a side-wall has an exterior surface and is physically connected to the pressure surface. The exterior surface bears a second array of electrical contacts, which are electrically connected to the first array of electrical contacts. Additionally, the electrical connector may include a ball screw for pressing the first array into the second array.

Abstract: A bioelectrical stimulus cable comprising at least one insulated electrical lead. The insulated electrical lead includes at least one fibril having a coating of rigid insulating, low friction material. A coating of shock dampening elastomeric, insulating material is tightly set about the rigid, insulating, low friction material. In one preferred embodiment the cable includes a braided sheath encompassing a portion of the cable and increasing the tensile strength of the cable.

Abstract: A percutaneous connector comprises a female-half that includes a housing that has a pair of side walls, each having an interior surface. An electrical contact assembly is arranged along the interior surface of at least one of the side walls and has a set of first electrical contacts. Insulating material electrically isolates the electrical contacts from one another. In addition, an electrical conductor attached to each electrical contact extends outside of the housing. A male-half includes a sheet of resilient material, bent into a U-shape and having two opposed outer surfaces. A handle assembly is adapted to permit a user to squeeze the two opposed outer surfaces closer to each other. In addition, a set of second contacts is attached to at least one of the outer surfaces and is arranged in matching configuration to the first set of contacts. Insulating material electrically isolates the contacts from one another.