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US3685645A
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Defibrillation electrode pad and package therefor
Assignee: Physio Control Inc
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Filing: 1970-08-17
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Granted: 1972-08-22
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Expires: 1990-08-17
Abstract
Abstract Absorbent pads soaked with a conductive solution are packaged in moistureproof packages in a manner which assures easy access to the pads under the emergency conditions normally associated with the use of defibrillation equipment. Two separate moistureproof containers in the form of plastic bags are sealed together with each bag containing a soaked pad. The two bags are so arranged and interconnected that the user can easily retrieve the pads for immediate application to the chest of a victim.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold H Kawaguchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/52; B65D75/58; B65D75/5805; B65D81/00; B65D81/32; B65D81/3261; B65D75/28; B65D75/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A defibrillation electrode pad and package combination comprising: a. a foldable package having two watertight pockets and a connecting portion therebetween; b. said connecting portion being bendable along a transverse line whereby said package can be folded so that the pockets lie against one another; c. said package further having a transverse tear line across each of said pockets and parallel to said transverse fold line whereby when folded said connecting portion can be torn away along said tear lines to open said pockets simultaneously; and d. a defibrillation electrode pad soaked in an electrically conductive solution contained in each of said pockets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A defibrillation electrode pad and package combination comprising: a. a foldable package having two watertight pockets and a connecting portion therebetween; b. said connecting portion being bendable along a transverse line whereby said package can be folded so that the pockets lie against one another; c. said package further having a transverse tear line across each of said pockets and parallel to said transverse fold line whereby when folded said connecting portion can be torn away along said tear lines to open said pockets simultaneously; and d. a defibrillation electrode pad soaked in an electrically conductive solution contained in each of said pockets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
A defibrillation electrode pad and package combination comprising a package having two watertight pockets and a connecting portion therebetween, said connecting portion being bendable along a transverse line and scored on each side of said transverse line whereby said pockets can be separated and opened simultaneously by tearing across said connecting portion, and a defibrillation electrode pad held in a conductive solution in each of said pockets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
A defibrillation electrode pad and package combination comprising a package having two watertight pockets and a connecting portion therebetween, said connecting portion being bendable along a transverse line and scored on each side of said transverse line whereby said pockets can be separated and opened simultaneously by tearing across said connecting portion, and a defibrillation electrode pad held in a conductive solution in each of said pockets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said connecting portion is scored along parallel lines intersecting the respective pockets and is foldable between said lines so that said pockets lie flat against one another and said connecting portion is thereby positioned along one edge of the package to be gripped and torn away to open said pockets simultaneously.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said package is formed of plastic walls welded together along peripheral lines defining said pockets, and wherein a weld line extends across said connecting portion between said score lines.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said score lines extend across an edge of the electrode pad contained in each pocket whereby said pads are exposed for gripping when said connecting portion is removed.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-08-22 | 1976-02-21 | 1976-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-22 | 1980-02-21 | 1980-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-22 | 1984-02-21 | 1984-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |