Patents Examined by Christopehr D Koharski
  • Various apparatus and methods for deep brain stimulating electrodes
    Patent number: 8473073
    Abstract: An apparatus and related methods for a deployable deep brain stimulating probe with multiple, extendable tendrils capable of independently deploying from openings within the shaft of the probe into surrounding tissue. An electrode is disposed on at least one of the tendrils for treatment of deep brain tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Inventor: Arnold B. Vardiman