US5176676A
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Plug connector for a surface electrode
Assignee: D Swarovski KG
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Filing: 1991-04-15
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Granted: 1993-01-05
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Expires: 2011-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A flexible surface electrode for use in carrying current to and from the skin of a human body includes an insulating carrier having a projecting tongue and at least one electrically conductive foil on one side of the carrier and extending along the tongue. The tongue is bent around an end edge of a plate-shaped stiffening member with the foil facing outwardly and away from the end edge of the stiffening member. A clamping plate clamps an end portion of the tongue against the stiffening member, with the foil still being exposed at the end edge thereof. A cover plate covers that portion of the tongue extending from the end edge of the stiffening member toward the remainder of the carrier and the electrode.
Inventors
- 👤 Andreas Kurtze
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 08:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/24; A61B5/25; A61B5/271; A61B5/273; A61B5/274; H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/77; H01R12/771; H01R12/774
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A flexible surface electrode for use in carrying current to and from the skin of a human body, said electrode comprising: an insulating carrier having opposite sides and including a projecting tongue; at least one electrically conductive foil on one side of said carrier and extending along said tongue; a plate-shaped stiffening member having an end edge; said tongue being bent around said end edge of said stiffening member with said foil facing outwardly and away therefrom; a clamping plate clamping an end portion of said tongue against said stiffening member with said foil being exposed at said end edge; and a cover plate covering a portion of said tongue extending from said end edge of said stiffening member toward the remainder of said carrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A flexible surface electrode for use in carrying current to and from the skin of a human body, said electrode comprising: an insulating carrier having opposite sides and including a projecting tongue; at least one electrically conductive foil on one side of said carrier and extending along said tongue; a plate-shaped stiffening member having an end edge; said tongue being bent around said end edge of said stiffening member with said foil facing outwardly and away therefrom; a clamping plate clamping an end portion of said tongue against said stiffening member with said foil being exposed at said end edge; and a cover plate covering a portion of said tongue extending from said end edge of said stiffening member toward the remainder of said carrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An electrode as claimed in claim 1, wherein said end edge of said stiffening member is formed by opposite converging surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An electrode as claimed in claim 1, wherein said clamping plate is connected to said stiffening member by a flexible hinge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
An electrode as claimed in claim 3, wherein said cover plate is connected to said stiffening member by another flexible hinge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
An electrode as claimed in claim 3, wherein said cover plate is connected to said clamping plate by two spaced flexible curved portions extending in a longitudinal direction of said tongue.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
An electrode as claimed in claim 5, wherein said flexible hinge extends transverse to said direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
An electrode as claimed in claim 6, wherein said end edge of said stiffening member has opposite sides having recesses, and said spaced flexible curved portions fit in respective said recesses.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
An electrode as claimed in claim 7, wherein said two spaced flexible curved portions are separated by an opening, and said end edge of said stiffening member extends through said opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
An electrode as claimed in claim 1, wherein said stiffening member is connected to said cover plate by a flexible hinge, and said clamping plate is connected to said cover plate by another flexible hinge.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
An electrode as claimed in claim 9, wherein said flexible hinges are parallel and on opposite side edges of said cover plate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
An electrode as claimed in claim 9, wherein said flexible hinges extend parallel to a longitudinal direction of said tongue.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
An electrode as claimed in claim 1, wherein said stiffening member, said clamping plate and said cover plate are arranged in a stack.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
An electrode as claimed in claim 12, further comprising means for clamping said stack together.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
40 words
An electrode as claimed in claim 1, further comprising projections connected to one of said stiffening member, said clamping plate or said cover plate for, upon said electrode being plugged into a connector, preventing said electrode from being withdrawn therefrom.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
37 words
An electrode as claimed in claim 14, wherein said projections are provided on respective arms that are connected by respective limbs to respective sides of one of said stiffening member, said clamping plate, or said cover plate.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
An electrode as claimed in claim 15, wherein said limbs are resilient.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
An electrode as claimed in claim 15, wherein said arms extend parallel to a longitudinal direction of said tongue.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
87 words
An assembly including said electrode as claimed in claim 1, said electrode including projections or recesses, a plug connector comprising a sleeve having an interior and an open end, at least one spring clip located in said interior for, upon said end edge of said electrode being inserted into said open end, electrically contacting said exposed foil, and said sleeve having at opposite sides thereof recesses or projections for cooperation with respective said projections or recesses of said electrode to maintain said electrode connected to said connector.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 18, wherein said at least one spring clip has an open mouth facing toward said open end.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-01-05 | 1996-07-06 | 1997-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-01-05 | 2000-07-06 | 2001-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-01-05 | 2004-07-06 | 2005-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |