Patents by Inventor Dennis Polla

Dennis Polla 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).

  • Flexible electrode array for artificial vision
    Publication number: 20070142878
    Abstract: An image is captured or otherwise converted into a signal in an artificial vision system. The signal is transmitted to the retina utilizing an implant. The implant consists of a polymer substrate made of a compliant material such as poly(dimethylsiloxane) or PDMS. The polymer substrate is conformable to the shape of the retina. Electrodes and conductive leads are embedded in the polymer substrate. The conductive leads and the electrodes transmit the signal representing the image to the cells in the retina. The signal representing the image stimulates cells in the retina.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Peter Krulevitch, Dennis Polla, Mariam Maghribi, Julie Hamilton, Mark Humayun, James Weiland