Gareth S Guvanasen

Title: Gareth S. Guvanasen and a 3D Microelectrode Device for Live Tissue

Introduction

Gareth S. Guvanasen is an inventor associated with Herndon, Virginia, and has 1 patent. His patented work addresses the design of a miniature, flexible microelectrode device for applications involving live tissue.

Latest Patents

Guvanasen’s patent, “3D Microelectrode Device for Live Tissue Applications,” describes a device built on a flexible substrate containing polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). Its compact, conformable design can attach to a small organ, such as the lateral gastrocnemius muscle of a live rat.

The device uses microelectrodes with specially shaped, insertable tips that help anchor it to tissue. Each electrode’s base is embedded in conductive PDMS (cPDMS), which is held in a pad connected to a conductive track within the flexible substrate. This arrangement allows the electrodes to bend in different directions while maintaining electrical conductivity, without requiring solder or epoxy adhesives.

Career Highlights

Guvanasen’s listed company affiliations include Georgia Tech Research Corporation and Axion Biosystems, Inc. His patent reflects work at the intersection of flexible materials, microelectrode design, and live-tissue applications.

Collaborations

His listed coworkers include Stephen P. DeWeerth and T. Richard Nichols.

Conclusion

Gareth S. Guvanasen’s patented microelectrode design combines a flexible substrate, tissue-anchoring electrode tips, and conductive PDMS to support compact, conformable devices for live-tissue applications.