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Medical electrode
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-07
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Granted: 1978-06-13
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Expires: 1997-03-07
Abstract
Abstract A medical electrode for taking an EKG or the like made of a bi-stable conductive spring material in the form of an elongated flat member which can assume a stable linear state and can be easily applied and attached to a patient's arm or leg by lightly striking it against the arm or leg is disclosed. Upon striking, the elongated member springs to its other stable stage, coiling around the arm and leg and making contact therewith. An electrical connector such as a contact gripping slit or snap fastener (or both), are provided on the member for connecting the electrode to a conventional EKG or like leads.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M. Grzenia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/24; A61B5/25; A61B5/271; A61B5/273; A61B5/274
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A medical electrode for contacting the limb of a patient comprising a bi-stable spring elongated generally flat member having an outer surface and an inner surface and having two stable states, one in which it is generally linear and the other in which it is coiled about itself, with its inner surface facing inward, such member having a natural coiled state of a size smaller than the limb and being of such a length as to substantially encircle the limb, and means for attaching an electrical lead to the member, said member being constructed such that an electrically conductive path exists from at least a portion of the inner surface of said member to and through said electric lead attaching means to any electrical lead attached thereto, and said member having the property of naturally assuming the coiled state from the linear state in response to slight change in its shape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A medical electrode for contacting the limb of a patient comprising a bi-stable spring elongated generally flat member having an outer surface and an inner surface and having two stable states, one in which it is generally linear and the other in which it is coiled about itself, with its inner surface facing inward, such member having a natural coiled state of a size smaller than the limb and being of such a length as to substantially encircle the limb, and means for attaching an electrical lead to the member, said member being constructed such that an electrically conductive path exists from at least a portion of the inner surface of said member to and through said electric lead attaching means to any electrical lead attached thereto, and said member having the property of naturally assuming the coiled state from the linear state in response to slight change in its shape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said member is made of a conductive material which defines the electrically conductive path.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the attaching means is mounted at one end of said member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said lead attaching means is a snap fastener.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said lead attaching means is a pin receiving and captivating aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein said pin receiving and captivating aperture is formed by a pair of slits in said member and a displaced strip therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention of claim 1 for use on a child wherein said member is approximately 6 inches in length and assumes a coiled state of approximately 1 inch in diameter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 7 wherein said member is of stainless steel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 1 for non-pediatric use wherein said member is 12 to 14 inches in length and coils to a diameter of approximately 1 1/2 inches.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
233 words
The method of using a medical electrode for contacting the limb of a patient to attach it to a patient's limb, said electrode comprising a bi-stable spring elongated generally flat member having an outer surface and an inner surface and having two stable states, one in which it is generally linear and the other in which it is coiled about itself, with its inner surface facing inward, such member having a natural coiled state of a size smaller than the limb and being such a length as to substantially encircle the limb, and means for attaching an electrical lead to the member, said member being constructed such that an electrically conductive path exists from at least a portion of the inner surface of said member to and through said electric lead attaching means to any electrical lead attached thereto, and said member having the property of naturally assuming the coiled state from the linear state in response to slight change in its shape, said method comprising the steps of providing the electrode in its linear state and while securing one end and leaving its other end free, striking its inner surface amid its length against the limb, while orienting the longitudinal member transversely to the limb, whereby the members free end is caused to coil about the limb and thereafter releasing the secured end so that it may coil about the limb also.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
233 words
The method of using a medical electrode for contacting the limb of a patient to attach it to a patient's limb, said electrode comprising a bi-stable spring elongated generally flat member having an outer surface and an inner surface and having two stable states, one in which it is generally linear and the other in which it is coiled about itself, with its inner surface facing inward, such member having a natural coiled state of a size smaller than the limb and being such a length as to substantially encircle the limb, and means for attaching an electrical lead to the member, said member being constructed such that an electrically conductive path exists from at least a portion of the inner surface of said member to and through said electric lead attaching means to any electrical lead attached thereto, and said member having the property of naturally assuming the coiled state from the linear state in response to slight change in its shape, said method comprising the steps of providing the electrode in its linear state and while securing one end and leaving its other end free, striking its inner surface amid its length against the limb, while orienting the longitudinal member transversely to the limb, whereby the members free end is caused to coil about the limb and thereafter releasing the secured end so that it may coil about the limb also.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-06-12 | 1981-12-12 | 1982-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-12 | 1985-12-12 | 1986-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-12 | 1989-12-12 | 1990-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |