SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FLEXIBLE, MULTI-ELECTRODE ARRAYS FOR ARTIFICIAL VISION
- Notice Date
- 8/24/2018
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 238990
— All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (DOE Contractor), Industrial Partnerships & Commercialization, 7000 East Avenue, L-795, Livermore, California, 94550
- ZIP Code
- 94550
- Solicitation Number
- FBO394-18
- Archive Date
- 9/25/2018
- Point of Contact
- Connie L Pitcock, Phone: 925-422-1072
- E-Mail Address
-
pitcock1@llnl.gov
(pitcock1@llnl.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Opportunity Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), operated by the Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS), LLC under contract no. DE-AC52-07NA27344 (Contract 44) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is offering the opportunity to license an innovative neurotechnology to further develop and commercialize. Background Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) played a critical role in developing the world’s first artificial retina. Also known as the “bionic eye,” this retinal prosthesis was developed for people blinded by retinitis pigmentosa or macular degeneration. LLNL engineers developed a flexible microelectrode array that conforms to the curved shape of the retina. Second Sight, a company that collaborated with LLNL, developed it further and received approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as the first high-density, microfabricated, and fully implantable neural prosthetic ever produced. The device partially restores sight to blind individuals. Description IL11207: HIGH DENSITY POLYMER-BASED INTEGRATED ELECTRODE ARRAY (US Patent 7,035,692 ) This invention is a high-density polymer-based integrated electrode apparatus that comprises a central electrode body and multiple arms extending from the electrode body. The central electrode body with multiple arms is comprised of a silicone material with metal features in the silicone material, which comprises electronic circuits. An advantage of this design is increased density of electrodes to meet increased resolution for devices, such as artificial vision and hearing implants. Potential Applications This technology may find use in artificial vision and hearing implants, shaped acoustic transducers, formed non-destructive biological sensors and stimulators for interfacing with the human body, and stimulators for virtual reality simulators. Additional uses may include any situation where an electrode conforms to various shapes, attaches to skin, or is implanted for direct cell stimulation in model organisms or humans. Development Status LLNL is seeking industry partners with a demonstrated ability to bring such inventions to the market. Moving critical technology beyond the Laboratory to the commercial world helps our licensees gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. All licensing activities are conducted under policies relating to the strict nondisclosure of company proprietary information. Please visit the IPO website at https://ipo.llnl.gov/resources for more information on working with LLNL and the industrial partnering and technology transfer process. Note: THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT. Companies interested in commercializing LLNL's FLEXIBLE, MULTI-ELECTRODE ARRAYS FOR ARTIFICIAL VISION technology should provide a written statement of interest, which includes the following: 1. Company Name and address. 2. The name, address, and telephone number of a point of contact. 3. A description of corporate expertise and facilities relevant to commercializing this technology. Written responses should be directed to: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Innovation and Partnerships Office P.O. Box 808, L-795 Livermore, CA 94551-0808 Attention: FBO 394-18 Please provide your written statement within thirty (30) days from the date this announcement is published to ensure consideration of your interest in LLNL's FLEXIBLE, MULTI-ELECTRODE ARRAYS FOR ARTIFICIAL VISION.
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