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Electrode positioning and retaining belt
Assignee: GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1975-11-06
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Granted: 1977-05-31
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Expires: 1995-11-06
Abstract
Abstract An electrode positioning belt has Velcro loop fabric along the inner surface. Velcro hook fabric may be affixed to the back of the electrodes so they may be removably secured to the belt. In another embodiment the electrodes may be snapped through holes in the belt. The belt is wrapped around a body member. The ends of the belt overlap and a tab of hook fabric at one end of the belt on the outer surface is used to secure the belt.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Ricketts
- 👤 Corrine M. Ballantine
- 👤 Gerald J. Reiser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/68; A61B5/6801; A61B5/683; A61B5/6831; A61B5/24; A61B5/25; A61B5/279; A61B5/28; A61B5/282; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
Apparatus suitble for removably affixing electrocardiographic electrode elements to a body member for providing electrocardiographic signals, said apparatus employing first and second engageable fastener surfaces of the hook and loop pile type and comprising: a belt having a length sufficient to encircle the body member, said belt having an exposed surface of the first fastener type on the inner side thereof abuttable with the body member when the apparatus is in use, said belt having a surface portion of the second fasterner type on the outer said thereof adjacent an end of the outer side removably securing the belt to the body member by engaging the first fastener type surface with the second fastener type surface; and a plurality of electrode elements, each of the electrode elements including a surface of the second fastener type electrode elements being thereon, each of the removable thereon attached by the second fastener type thereon, each of the electrode elements being removably attached by the second fastener type surface thereon at a desired location on the exposed surface of the inner side of said belt, said electrode elements including means for connection to electrocardiographic signal responsive equipment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
Apparatus suitble for removably affixing electrocardiographic electrode elements to a body member for providing electrocardiographic signals, said apparatus employing first and second engageable fastener surfaces of the hook and loop pile type and comprising: a belt having a length sufficient to encircle the body member, said belt having an exposed surface of the first fastener type on the inner side thereof abuttable with the body member when the apparatus is in use, said belt having a surface portion of the second fasterner type on the outer said thereof adjacent an end of the outer side removably securing the belt to the body member by engaging the first fastener type surface with the second fastener type surface; and a plurality of electrode elements, each of the electrode elements including a surface of the second fastener type electrode elements being thereon, each of the removable thereon attached by the second fastener type thereon, each of the electrode elements being removably attached by the second fastener type surface thereon at a desired location on the exposed surface of the inner side of said belt, said electrode elements including means for connection to electrocardiographic signal responsive equipment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said first fastener type is of the loop type and said second fastener type is of the hook type.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the surfaces of the hook and loop pile type comprise fastener fabrics of the hook and loop pile type affixed to said belt and electrode elements.
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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) | 1980-05-30 | 1980-11-29 | 1981-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-30 | 1984-11-29 | 1985-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-30 | 1988-11-29 | 1989-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |