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Electrode package
Assignee: MI Systems Inc
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Filing: 1976-07-16
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Granted: 1977-07-12
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Expires: 1996-07-16
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a novel electrode assembly or package for two or more electrode devices, and also a novel method of fabricating not only the overall assembly, but also the devices in conjunction therewith. The electrode assembly as contemplated by the disclosure includes a carrier member in generally strip form having one or more openings therein, the number of said openings depending upon and being equal to one-half of the number of electrode devices to be employed in said assembly. A medical electrode device is secured in overlying relation to each opening, on opposite sides of the carrier member, with the gel pads of each said electrode device being disposed within the periphery of the opening and in face-to-face contact with the pad of the opposed electrode device. The electrode devices may be pre-gelled, if desired. It is contemplated that the assembly may then be packaged in a suitable container, such as a plastic or foil envelope. The method as disclosed involves the fabrication of the electrode device in an assembled relation with a carrier strip so as to provide a length of strip material having a plurality of said devices secured thereto, and the subsequent folding over of said strip to provide a carrier member with electrode devices on opposite sides thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert J. Bevilacqua
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:30
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/24; A61B5/25; A61B5/251; A61B5/257; A61B5/263; A61B5/266; B; B65; B65D; B65D73/00; B65D73/02; A61B2562/00; A61B2562/12; A61B2562/125; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1043; Y10T156/1049; Y10T156/1052; Y10T156/1056; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49204; Y10T29/49208; Y10T29/4921; Y10T29/49222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A pre-gelled medical electrode assembly comprising a carrier member having at least one opening formed therein, and at least two medical electrode devices, mounted on said carrier member, each said electrode device comprising a base section having an adhesively-coated surface, an electrical connector element adapting said electrode for connection to a monitoring unit, and a pad of porous material secured to the adhesive surface of said base section in superposed relation to a surface of said connector member, and a quantity of electro-conductive gel pre-applied to said pad, said electrode devices being mounted to opposite sides of said carrier member in overlying relation to said opening, by releasable engagement of the adhesively-coated surfaces of the respective base sections with said carrier member, said pre-gelled pads being received in said opening and disposed in face-to-face relation, with said respective base sections and the carrier member providing a sealed chamber for said pre-gelled pads to inhibit disipation of said gel prior to use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A pre-gelled medical electrode assembly comprising a carrier member having at least one opening formed therein, and at least two medical electrode devices, mounted on said carrier member, each said electrode device comprising a base section having an adhesively-coated surface, an electrical connector element adapting said electrode for connection to a monitoring unit, and a pad of porous material secured to the adhesive surface of said base section in superposed relation to a surface of said connector member, and a quantity of electro-conductive gel pre-applied to said pad, said electrode devices being mounted to opposite sides of said carrier member in overlying relation to said opening, by releasable engagement of the adhesively-coated surfaces of the respective base sections with said carrier member, said pre-gelled pads being received in said opening and disposed in face-to-face relation, with said respective base sections and the carrier member providing a sealed chamber for said pre-gelled pads to inhibit disipation of said gel prior to use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
An electrode assembly according to claim 1 wherein said carrier member is of sufficient thickness, such that said opening provides a space for reception of said pre-gelled pads without undesired compression thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
An assembly according to claim 1 which includes a carrier member having a plurality of openings formed therein, with electrode devices engaged with the carrier member in overlying relation to each said opening, on opposite sides thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein said pre-gelled pads are in abutting, juxaposed relation, thereby permitting removal of electrodes from said carrier member without the danger of said pads becoming engaged with the adhesive surface of the opposing electrode to produce disengagement of said pad from its associated base section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
145 words
A multiple medical electrode package comprising, first and second electrode devices, each said device including a base section having an adhesively-coated surface, an electrical connector extending through said base section and including a contact surface disposed proximate said adhesively-coated surface, a porous pad engaged with said adhesively-coated surface in overlying relation to said contact surface, and a quantity of electro-conductive gel pre-applied to said pads; a carrier strip having an opening formed therein, said first electrode being engaged with one side of said carrier strip in overlapping relation to said opening, and said second electrode being engaged with the opposite side of said carrier strip in overlapping relation to said opening, with the respective pre-gelled pads of each electrode in face-to-face abutting contact, and said base sections and said carrier member providing a sealed chamber for said pads to prevent premature disipation of said gel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
145 words
A multiple medical electrode package comprising, first and second electrode devices, each said device including a base section having an adhesively-coated surface, an electrical connector extending through said base section and including a contact surface disposed proximate said adhesively-coated surface, a porous pad engaged with said adhesively-coated surface in overlying relation to said contact surface, and a quantity of electro-conductive gel pre-applied to said pads; a carrier strip having an opening formed therein, said first electrode being engaged with one side of said carrier strip in overlapping relation to said opening, and said second electrode being engaged with the opposite side of said carrier strip in overlapping relation to said opening, with the respective pre-gelled pads of each electrode in face-to-face abutting contact, and said base sections and said carrier member providing a sealed chamber for said pads to prevent premature disipation of said gel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
An electrode package according to claim 5, further including a sealed envelope member in which said carrier strip and electrode devices are contained.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
An electrode package according to claim 5, wherein said carrier strip is of a double-layer thickness.
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| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-11 | 1989-01-10 | 1989-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |