Brain interaction apparatus, cranial anchor, and related systems and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11931160
APP PUB NO 20180360367A1
SERIAL NO

15994305

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A brain interaction apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a plurality of filaments; and a brain invasive launcher having a plurality of launching channels extending in a longitudinal direction between a proximal end and a distal end thereof. Each launching channel is configured for holding one of the plurality of filaments moveably arranged therein. At least one of the plurality of filaments is provided with a steering tip affixed to a distal end thereof. The steering tip comprises a portion tapering in a longitudinal direction of the at least one of the plurality of filaments thereby narrowing toward a distal end of the steering tip. The tapered portion is rotationally asymmetrical about a longitudinal axis of the at least one of the plurality of filaments.

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  • INTERUNIVERSITAIR MICROELEKTRONICA CENTRUM (IMEC VZW); KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN; VIB

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Haesler, Sebastian Leuven, BE 2 0
Hoffman, Luis Diego Leon Leuven, BE 2 1

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