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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 11, 2006
Stephen C. Jacobsen, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
David P. Marceau, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Shayne M. Zurn, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
David T. Markus, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Stephen C. Jacobsen, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
David P. Marceau, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Shayne M. Zurn, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
David T. Markus, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Sterling Investments LC, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Abstract
A multi-element probe array suitable for sensing or stimulating is disclosed. In one embodiment, the multi-element probe array includes a plurality of microfibers extending longitudinally and oriented substantially parallel to form a bundle. Probe elements are defined by a first subset of the microfibers displaced in a forward direction alone the longitudinal axis relative to spacer elements defined by a second subset of the microfibers. Interface elements and communication elements are disposed on the probe elements.