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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 13, 2006
Richard B. North, Baltimore, MD (US);
Terry D. Daglow, Allen, TX (US);
Stephen L. Goldman, Frisco, TX (US);
Richard B. North, Baltimore, MD (US);
Terry D. Daglow, Allen, TX (US);
Stephen L. Goldman, Frisco, TX (US);
Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc., Plano, TX (US);
Abstract
In one embodiment, a paddle lead comprises: a plurality of stimulating electrode contacts disposed, the plurality of stimulation electrode contacts being adapted to allow the stimulation paddle to flex transversely about a longitudinal axis; wherein the plurality of stimulation electrode contacts are arranged in at least first, second, and third rows that are disposed perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the paddle; the first and third rows respectively having multiple electrode contacts electrically coupled to different conductors of the lead to enable the multiple electrode contacts of the first and third rows to function in independent cathode states, anode states, or high-impedance states; the second row being disposed between the first and third rows, the second row having multiple electrode contacts each electrically coupled to a common conductor to cause the multiple electrode contacts of the second row to function in a common cathode state, anode state, or high-impedance state.