US4122843A
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Electrode system for a heart rate monitor
Assignee: ELECTRO TECHNICS Inc
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Filing: 1977-08-10
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Granted: 1978-10-31
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Expires: 1997-08-10
Abstract
Abstract Two signal electrodes and a reference electrode are attached to dielectric members, from which their front faces project for engaging a person's skin. Embedded in the dielectric members that enclose the two signal electrodes are electrostatic shields that are behind the electrodes and spaced from them. There are electrical conductors for connecting the signal electrodes to the differential amplifier of a heart rate monitor, and other electrical conductors for connecting the shields and the reference electrode to the common input terminal of the amplifier.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald J. Zdrojkowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:38
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/68; A61B5/6801; A61B5/683; A61B5/6831; A61B5/24; A61B5/25; A61B5/279; A61B5/28; A61B5/282; A61B2562/00; A61B2562/18; A61B2562/182
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
An electrode system for a heart rate monitor having a differential amplifier, comprising two signal electrodes and a reference electrode each having a front face for engaging a person's skin, a dielectric member supporting each electrode with said front face exposed, means for holding said dielectric members with said electrode faces positioned to engage the skin, electro-static shields embedded in the dielectric members that support the signal electrodes, the shield being behind the signal electrodes and electrically insulated therefrom, a first pair of electrical conductors connected to the signal electrodes and adapted to electrically connect them with a differential amplifier, a second pair of electrical conductors connected to said shields and adapted to electrically connect them to the common input of the amplifier, and means electrically connecting one of said shields with said reference electrode.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
An electrode system for a heart rate monitor having a differential amplifier, comprising two signal electrodes and a reference electrode each having a front face for engaging a person's skin, a dielectric member supporting each electrode with said front face exposed, means for holding said dielectric members with said electrode faces positioned to engage the skin, electro-static shields embedded in the dielectric members that support the signal electrodes, the shield being behind the signal electrodes and electrically insulated therefrom, a first pair of electrical conductors connected to the signal electrodes and adapted to electrically connect them with a differential amplifier, a second pair of electrical conductors connected to said shields and adapted to electrically connect them to the common input of the amplifier, and means electrically connecting one of said shields with said reference electrode.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
An electrode system according to claim 1, in which said second pair of electrical conductors are metal sheaths encircling said first electrical conductors, one of said sheaths being connected to one of said shields, and the other sheath being connected to both the other shield and the reference electrode.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
An electrode system according to claim 2, in which a molded dielectric bridging member surrounds said other sheath between the dielectric members enclosing said other shield and the reference electrode and is integral with said last-mentioned dielectric members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
An electrode system according to claim 3, in which the surfaces of said dielectric members behind said shields are substantially flat, and said sheaths and first conductors extend laterally from said members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
An electrode system according to claim 1, in which each of said electrodes is formed from polyvinyl chloride loaded with carbon particles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
An electrode system according to claim 1, in which each of said electrodes is formed from silicone rubber loaded with carbon particles.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
An electrode system according to claim 1, in which said skin engaging face of each of the electrodes is roughened.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
An electrode system according to claim 1, in which said electrodes project from said dielectric members.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-10-30 | 1982-05-01 | 1982-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-30 | 1986-05-01 | 1986-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-30 | 1990-05-01 | 1990-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |