US4332257A — Medical clip and electrode constructions

Claim 1

Independent Claim 114 words

A terminal clip and electrode set for use with instruments such as medical monitoring instruments or the like, comprising: a terminal clip including a support member, and a conductive member mounted on the support member and adapted for engaging terminal means of an electrode; and an electrode adapted for attachment to an anatomical body member of a patient, said electrode including terminal means for engaging said conductive member of said terminal clip, and means remote from said terminal means for engaging said support member of said terminal clip to hold said terminal clip in position with said conductive member in engagement with said terminal means of the electrode and to prevent relative movement therebetween.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 114 words

A terminal clip and electrode set for use with instruments such as medical monitoring instruments or the like, comprising: a terminal clip including a support member, and a conductive member mounted on the support member and adapted for engaging terminal means of an electrode; and an electrode adapted for attachment to an anatomical body member of a patient, said electrode including terminal means for engaging said conductive member of said terminal clip, and means remote from said terminal means for engaging said support member of said terminal clip to hold said terminal clip in position with said conductive member in engagement with said terminal means of the electrode and to prevent relative movement therebetween.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 36 words

The set of claim 1, wherein said support member engaging means on said electrode comprises a loop member which is of a size such that at least a portion of said support member is insertable therethrough.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 16 words

The set of claim 2, wherein said loop member is formed by a generally flexible strap.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 31 words

The set of claim 2, wherein said terminal means of said electrode is formed in part by a projecting second loop member graspable by said conductive member of said terminal clip.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 31 words

The set of claim 4, wherein said conductive member of said terminal clip includes a hook portion at the distal end thereof for grasping said second loop member of said electrode.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 55 words

The set of claim 5, wherein said conductive member of said terminal clip is mounted on said support member for movement relative thereto between an extended position for easily grasping said electrode terminal means and a retracted position for securely holding said terminal means, and including means for moving said conductive member between said positions.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 46 words

The set of claim 1, wherein said means for engaging said support member of said terminal clip and said terminal means project outwardly of said electrode and are fabricated of a collapsible-memory material to permit collapsing thereof under pressure and return thereof to normal operative conditions.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 18 words

The set of claim 7, wherein said engaging means is fabricated of material such as heat formed Mylar.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 28 words

The set of claim 8, wherein said terminal means of said electrode is coated with conductive material to establish electrical connection between a patient and the terminal clip.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 35 words

The set of claim 1, wherein said terminal means of said electrode is fabricated of dielectric material which is coated with a conductive material to establish electrical connection between a patient and the terminal clip.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 123 words

A terminal clip and electrode set for use with instruments such as medical monitoring instruments or the like, comprising: a terminal clip including a support member, and a conductive member mounted on the support member and adapted for engaging terminal means of an electrode; and an electrode adapted for attachment to an anatomical body member of a patient, said electrode including a generally U-shaped member having two leg portions and an integral bight portion, one leg portion comprising terminal means for engaging said conductive member of said terminal clip, and the other leg portion comprising means for engaging said support member of said terminal clip to hold said terminal clip with said conductive member in engagement with said terminal means of the electrode.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 123 words

A terminal clip and electrode set for use with instruments such as medical monitoring instruments or the like, comprising: a terminal clip including a support member, and a conductive member mounted on the support member and adapted for engaging terminal means of an electrode; and an electrode adapted for attachment to an anatomical body member of a patient, said electrode including a generally U-shaped member having two leg portions and an integral bight portion, one leg portion comprising terminal means for engaging said conductive member of said terminal clip, and the other leg portion comprising means for engaging said support member of said terminal clip to hold said terminal clip with said conductive member in engagement with said terminal means of the electrode.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 30 words

The set of claim 11, wherein said U-shaped member is fabricated of a collapsible-memory material to permit said leg portions to collapse under pressure and return to normal operative conditions.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 18 words

The set of claim 12, wherein said U-shaped member is fabricated of material such as heat formed Mylar.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 20 words

The set of claim 13, wherein said one leg portion which defines said terminal means is coated with conductive material.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 123 words

An electrode for use with a terminal clip which is coupled to a lead wire of an instrument such as a medical monitoring instrument or the like, said terminal clip including a support member and a conductive member mounted on the support member, said electrode comprising: means for attaching the electrode to an anatomical body member of a patient; a terminal portion connected to said attaching means for engaging said conductive member of said terminal clip, said terminal portion allowing electrical connection with the patient; and means remote from said terminal portion for engaging said terminal clip to hold the clip in position with the conductive member thereof in engagement with said terminal portion of the electrode and to prevent relative movement therebetween.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 123 words

An electrode for use with a terminal clip which is coupled to a lead wire of an instrument such as a medical monitoring instrument or the like, said terminal clip including a support member and a conductive member mounted on the support member, said electrode comprising: means for attaching the electrode to an anatomical body member of a patient; a terminal portion connected to said attaching means for engaging said conductive member of said terminal clip, said terminal portion allowing electrical connection with the patient; and means remote from said terminal portion for engaging said terminal clip to hold the clip in position with the conductive member thereof in engagement with said terminal portion of the electrode and to prevent relative movement therebetween.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 30 words

The electrode of claim 15, wherein said terminal clip engaging means on said electrode comprises a loop member through which at least a portion of said terminal clip is insertable.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 17 words

The electrode of claim 16, wherein said loop member is formed by a generally flexible strap. PG,26

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 31 words

The electrode of claim 16, wherein said terminal portion of said electrode is formed in part by a projecting second loop member graspable by said conductive member of said terminal clip.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 38 words

The electrode of claim 15, wherein said means for engaging said terminal clip project outwardly of said electrode and are fabricated of a collapsible-memory material to permit collapsing thereof under pressure and return thereof to normal operative conditions.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 17 words

The electrode of claim 15 wherein said terminal portion of said electrode is coated with conductive material.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 134 words

An electrode for use with a terminal clip which is coupled to a lead wire of an instrument such as a medical monitoring instrument, or the like, said terminal clip including a support member and a conductive member mounted on the support member, said electrode comprising: means for attaching the electrode to an anatomical body member of a patient; and a generally U-shaped member connected to said attaching means and allowing electrical connection with the patient, said U-shaped member having two leg portions and an integral bight portion, one leg portion comprising a terminal portion for engaging said conductive member of said terminal clip, and the other leg portion comprising means for engaging said support member to hold the clip with the conductive member thereof in engagement with said terminal portion of the electrode.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 134 words

An electrode for use with a terminal clip which is coupled to a lead wire of an instrument such as a medical monitoring instrument, or the like, said terminal clip including a support member and a conductive member mounted on the support member, said electrode comprising: means for attaching the electrode to an anatomical body member of a patient; and a generally U-shaped member connected to said attaching means and allowing electrical connection with the patient, said U-shaped member having two leg portions and an integral bight portion, one leg portion comprising a terminal portion for engaging said conductive member of said terminal clip, and the other leg portion comprising means for engaging said support member to hold the clip with the conductive member thereof in engagement with said terminal portion of the electrode.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 29 words

The electrode of claim 21, wherein said U-shaped member is fabricated of a collapsible-memory material to permit said leg portions to collapse under pressure and return to normal conditions.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 18 words

The electrode of claim 22, wherein said U-shaped member is fabricated of material such as heat formed Mylar.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 20 words

The electrode of claim 23, wherein said one leg portion which defines said terminal portion is coated with conductive material.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 34 words

The electrode of claim 24, wherein said one leg portion and said bight portion of said U-shaped member are coated with conductive material to establish electrical connection between a patient and the terminal clip.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1985-05-31	1985-11-30	1986-06-01	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1989-05-31	1989-11-30	1990-06-01	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	1993-05-31	1993-11-30	1994-06-01	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Medical clip and electrode constructions

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