Electronic network components and component networks utilizing biocompatible conductive adhesives for direct body fluid exposure

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EP 2 194 548 A8

(12)	CORRECTED EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION
	Note: Bibliography reflects the latest situation

(15)	Correction information:
	Corrected version no 1 (W1 A2)

(48)	Corrigendum issued on:
	12.01.2011 Bulletin 2011/02

(43)	Date of publication:
	09.06.2010 Bulletin 2010/23

(21)	Application number: 09014026.0

(22)	Date of filing: 10.11.2009

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International Patent Classification (IPC):

H01G 4/35^(2006.01)
H01R 13/719^(2006.01)
H05K 3/32^(2006.01)
H01R 13/66^(2006.01)
H01R 13/66^(2006.01)

A61N 1/37^(2006.01)
A61N 1/375^(2006.01)
A61N 1/05^(2006.01)
A61N 1/05^(2006.01)

(84)	Designated Contracting States:
	AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK SM TR
	Designated Extension States:
	AL BA RS

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Priority:

12.11.2008 US 269255
26.05.2009 US 472222

(71)	Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.
	Clarence, NY 14031 (US)

(72)	Inventors:
	Stevenson, Robert A. Canyon County, CA 91387 (US) Dabney, Warren S. Orchard Park, New York 14127 (US) Brendel, Richard L. Carson City, Nevada 89706 (US) Roberts, John Carson City, Nevada 89703 (US) Frysz, Christine A. Orchard Park, New York 14127 (US)

(74)	Representative: Richter, Werdermann, Gerbaulet & Hofmann
	Patentanwälte Neuer Wall 10 20354 Hamburg 20354 Hamburg (DE)

(54)	Electronic network components and component networks utilizing biocompatible conductive adhesives for direct body fluid exposure

(57) An implantable passive or active electronic network component or component network is provided which is suitable for prolonged direct body fluid exposure and is attachable to a conductive surface, circuit trace, lead or electrode. The electronic network component or component network includes (1) a non-conductive body of biocompatible and non-migratable material, (2) a conductive termination surface of biocompatible and non-migratable material, associated with the body, and (3) a connection material of biocompatible and non-migratable material, for conductively coupling the termination surface to the conductive surface, circuit trace, lead or electrode. The electronic network component may include a capacitor, a resistor, an inductor, a diode, a transistor, an electronic switch, a MEMs device, or a microchip. A biocompatible and non-migratable adhesive is utilized to conductively couple components of the individual components of the electronic network, such as the conductive surface, circuit trace, lead or electrode.