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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 25, 2005
Kelly H. Mcclure, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Matthew I. Haller, Valley Village, CA (US);
Jay Daulton, Gilroy, CA (US);
Kelly H. McClure, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Matthew I. Haller, Valley Village, CA (US);
Jay Daulton, Gilroy, CA (US);
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation, Valencia, CA (US);
Abstract
An implantable stimulator includes a base, two prongs extending from the base and an electrode disposed on each of the prongs. This stimulator may be part of a system that includes an external device for transcutaneously communicating with the implanted stimulator. A method of using the implantable stimulator includes generating a current gradient between the electrodes on the two prongs to stimulate a target site in a patient. A method of making the implantable stimulator includes coating electrode material on the prongs except where the electrode surfaces are to be formed.