US3977392A
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Medical electrode
Assignee: GRAPHIC CONTRLS Corp 189 VAN RENSSELAER ST BUFFALO NY A CORPOF NY
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Filing: 1975-04-21
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1995-04-21
Abstract
Abstract A disposable medical electrode has a compliant support layer with an adhesive undersurface. The layer supports a gel pad having a portion exposed at the undersurface and a contact element having a portion exposed at its upper surface. The contact element and gel pad are offset on the support layer with a conductive flexible foil strip extending between them so that movement of the contact element does not disturb the conductive path between that element and the skin area to which the electrode is adhered.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur G. Manley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/24; A61B5/25; A61B5/251; A61B5/257; A61B5/263; A61B5/266; A61B5/271; A61B5/273; A61B5/274
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A medical monitoring electrode comprising A. a flexible support layer having a first surface and a second surface, B. an adhesive applied to the first surface, C. a contact element supported by the support layer and exposed at the second surface, said contact element comprising 1. a conductive snap fastener stud, and 2. a conductive snap fastener eyelet press-fit into the stud, D. a flexible conductive gel pad 1. supported by the support layer at a location thereon spaced across the layer an appreciable distance from the contact element, so that said gel pad is not in physical contact with the contact element, and 2. having respective end portions exposed at the first and second surfaces of the support layer, E. an electrical conductor
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A medical monitoring electrode comprising A. a flexible support layer having a first surface and a second surface, B. an adhesive applied to the first surface, C. a contact element supported by the support layer and exposed at the second surface, said contact element comprising 1. a conductive snap fastener stud, and 2. a conductive snap fastener eyelet press-fit into the stud, D. a flexible conductive gel pad 1. supported by the support layer at a location thereon spaced across the layer an appreciable distance from the contact element, so that said gel pad is not in physical contact with the contact element, and 2. having respective end portions exposed at the first and second surfaces of the support layer, E. an electrical conductor
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
82 words
supported by the second surface of the support layer, and 2. extending between the contact element and the gel pad forming a conductive path between the two, and F. a thin flexible nonporous cover sheet 1. adhered to the second surface of the support layer, 2. covering the conductor and the end portion of the gel pad exposed at said second surface, and 3. having an access opening through which said contact element protrudes so that electrical connection can be made thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
82 words
supported by the second surface of the support layer, and 2. extending between the contact element and the gel pad forming a conductive path between the two, and F. a thin flexible nonporous cover sheet 1. adhered to the second surface of the support layer, 2. covering the conductor and the end portion of the gel pad exposed at said second surface, and 3. having an access opening through which said contact element protrudes so that electrical connection can be made thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
The electrode defined in claim 1 wherein A. the support layer has an opening extending between said two surfaces, B. the gel pad is snugly received in said opening, and C. the electrical conductor is a relatively wide flexible foil strip having 1. one end portion contacting a relatively large area of the gel pad exposed at the second surface of the support layer, and 2. its other end connected electrically to the contact element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The electrode defined in claim 2 and further including a conductive electrolyte gel permeating the gel pad.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The electrode defined in claim 3 wherein A. the support layer is made of a closed cell plastic foam material, and B. the gel pad is made of an open cell plastic foam material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The electrode defined in claim 4 and further including a releasable cover A. adhered to the first surface of the support layer, and B. covering the portion of the gel pad exposed at said first surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
61 words
The electrode defined in claim 2 wherein the foil strip is narrower than the width of the opening in the support layer and the gel pad is exposed on each side of the strip so that the cover sheet adheres to portions of the gel pad exposed on each side of the strip at the second surface of the support layer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The electrode defined in claim 2 wherein the foil strip and cover sheet are sandwiched between the stud and eyelet of said contact element.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The electrode defined in claim 2 wherein the foil strip is made of silver metal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The electrode defined in claim 2 wherein the gel pad is slightly thicker than the support layer so that it projects somewhat from the opening at the first surface of the support layer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
The electrode defined in claim 9 wherein the gel pad is slightly larger in area than the opening in the support layer so that it is retained in the opening in the support layer by the compressive engagement with the opening wall.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The electrode defined in claim 1 wherein A. the support layer is elongated, and B. the contact element and gel pad are spaced apart along the major axis of the support layer.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-08-31 | 1980-03-01 | 1980-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-31 | 1984-03-01 | 1984-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-31 | 1988-03-01 | 1988-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |