US3817253A
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Passive electrode and clamp therefor
Assignee: Dentsply Sirona Inc
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Filing: 1972-11-28
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Granted: 1974-06-18
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Expires: 1992-11-28
Abstract
Abstract A passive electrode strip and clamp combination. The electrode includes an elongated metal foil body and reinforcing strips attached to one face of the body and extending lengthwise thereof. A portion of the body is exposed adjacent the reinforcing strips. The opposite face of the body is exposed. The clamp includes clamping arms which are urged together. Portions of the clamping arms engage the exposed portion of the strip carrying face in electrical contact relation therewith. Prongs on the clamping arms perforate the electrode strip to hold the clamp on the electrode strip.
Inventors
- 👤 D Gonser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/24; A61B5/25; A61B5/251; A61B5/254; A61B5/271; A61B5/273; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/02; A61N1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
In combination, a passive electrode strip including an elongated metal foil body and a reinforcing strip attached to one face of the body and extending lengthwise thereof, a portion of said one face of the body being exposed adjacent the reinforcing strip, the opposite face of the body being exposed, and a clamp including clamping arms, means for urging said clamping arms together, portions of the clamping arms engaging exposed portions of said exposed portion of said one face of the body in electrical contact relation therewith, and means on said arms for engaging the reinforcing strip to hold the clamp on the electrode strip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
In combination, a passive electrode strip including an elongated metal foil body and a reinforcing strip attached to one face of the body and extending lengthwise thereof, a portion of said one face of the body being exposed adjacent the reinforcing strip, the opposite face of the body being exposed, and a clamp including clamping arms, means for urging said clamping arms together, portions of the clamping arms engaging exposed portions of said exposed portion of said one face of the body in electrical contact relation therewith, and means on said arms for engaging the reinforcing strip to hold the clamp on the electrode strip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A combiantion as in claim 1 wherein the means engaging the reinforcing strip includes a prong on one of the clamping arms which perforates the reinforcing strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A combination as in claim 2 wherein there is a socket in the other clamping arm receiving an end portion of the prong.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A combination as in claim 3 wherein there is means on the prong carrying arm surrounding the socket engageable with the reinforcing strip to drive the prong through the electrode strip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A combination as in claim 4 wherein the portion of one of the clamping arms engaging the exposed portion of said one face is offset from the means for engaging the reinforcing strip so that the exposed portion of said face is firmly gripped.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
109 words
A combination as in claim 1 wherein the electrode strip is adapted to be wrapped around a portion of a patient with the opposite face engaging the skin of the patient and ends of the electrode strip projecting from the patient with portions of the opposite face thereof in face to face engagement, the clamp is mounted on the projecting ends of the electrode strip, the means engaging the reinforcing strip includes a prong on one of the clamping arms which perforates the reinforcing strip at both portions of the projecting ends, and there is a socket in the other clamping arm receiving an end portion of the prong.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
A passive electrode which comprises an elongated metal foil body and spaced nonconductive reinforcing strips adhesively attached to and extending lengthwise of one face of the body, a portion of said face between the strips being exposed for engagement by a clamp, the opposed face of the body being exposed for engagement with a patient.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
55 words
A passive electrode which comprises an elongated metal foil body and spaced nonconductive reinforcing strips adhesively attached to and extending lengthwise of one face of the body, a portion of said face between the strips being exposed for engagement by a clamp, the opposed face of the body being exposed for engagement with a patient.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A passive electrode as in claim 7 wherein the body of the passive electrode is aluminum foil.
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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) | 1977-06-17 | 1977-12-17 | 1978-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-17 | 1981-12-17 | 1982-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-17 | 1985-12-17 | 1986-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |