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Patient plate for diathermy apparatus, and diathermy apparatus fitted with it
Assignee: DRG UK Ltd
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Filing: 1980-06-02
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Granted: 1983-05-24
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Expires: 2000-06-02
Abstract
Abstract An aluminium foil electrode 11 is secured to a flexible insulating sheet 10 by pressure sensitive adhesive. The foil has a slot 14 extending for the major portion of the foil's length from a contact edge 12b. To test for cracks in the foil which might cause poor electrical contact with the patient and thus cause diathermy burns, the resistance around the U-shaped pathway from the contact edge on one side of the slot to the other side of the slot is monitored. The adhesive is exposed through the slot 14 and through cut-out apertures 15,15a in the foil 11, to improve contact of the patient plate with the patient. A removable cover sheet 16 protects the exposed adhesive when not in use.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. Watt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B18/16; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/02; A61N1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A patient plate for diathermy apparatus, comprising a sheet of flexible electrically insulating material, and a metal foil secured to one face of the sheet of insulating material, the metal foil having a contact edge for connection to diathermy apparatus, a slot in the foil extending from the contact edge towards an opposing edge of the foil for a major portion of the distance between said edges, whereby the foil defines a generally U-shaped pattern, said slot being free of said foil such that, in use, the metal foil having a generally U-shaped pattern provides substantially the entire conducting area to the patient, and such that, in use, the face of said sheet of insulating material, in the area of said slot, is exposed to the patient.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A patient plate for diathermy apparatus, comprising a sheet of flexible electrically insulating material, and a metal foil secured to one face of the sheet of insulating material, the metal foil having a contact edge for connection to diathermy apparatus, a slot in the foil extending from the contact edge towards an opposing edge of the foil for a major portion of the distance between said edges, whereby the foil defines a generally U-shaped pattern, said slot being free of said foil such that, in use, the metal foil having a generally U-shaped pattern provides substantially the entire conducting area to the patient, and such that, in use, the face of said sheet of insulating material, in the area of said slot, is exposed to the patient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
A patient plate according to claim 1 in which there is a coating of pressure sensitive adhesive on said face of the sheet of insulating material, by which the foil is secured to the insulating sheet, the coating being exposed at least through the slot whereby in use the coating adheres the patient plate to the patient.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A patient plate according to claim 2 wherein apertures are provided in the foil to either side of the slot, further areas of said coating being exposed through the apertures.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A patient plate according to claim 2 having a removable protective sheet over the foil on said face of the insulating sheet, covering the exposed coating.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A patient plate according to claim 1 wherein the insulating sheet is a sheet of closed cell polyvinyl chloride foam.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A patient plate according to claim 1 wherein the metal foil is an aluminium foil.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
118 words
In diathermy apparatus, the combination of a patient plate and resistance monitoring means, the patient plate comprising a sheet of flexible electrically insulating material, and a metal foil secured to one face of the sheet of insulating material, the metal foil having a contact edge for connection to diathermy apparatus, a slot in the foil extending from the contact edge towards an opposing edge of the foil for a major portion of the distance between said edges, whereby the foil defines a generally U-shaped pattern, the resistance monitoring means being connected to the contact edge of the foil on each side of the slot so as to monitor the resistance of the U-shaped pattern defined by the foil.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
118 words
In diathermy apparatus, the combination of a patient plate and resistance monitoring means, the patient plate comprising a sheet of flexible electrically insulating material, and a metal foil secured to one face of the sheet of insulating material, the metal foil having a contact edge for connection to diathermy apparatus, a slot in the foil extending from the contact edge towards an opposing edge of the foil for a major portion of the distance between said edges, whereby the foil defines a generally U-shaped pattern, the resistance monitoring means being connected to the contact edge of the foil on each side of the slot so as to monitor the resistance of the U-shaped pattern defined by the foil.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
Diathermy apparatus according to claim 7 in which there is a coating of pressure sensitive adhesive on said face of the sheet of insulating material, by which the foil is secured to the insulating sheet, the coating being exposed at least through the slot whereby in use the coating adheres the patient plate to the patient.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
Diathermy apparatus according to claim 8 wherein apertures are provided in the foil to either side of the slot, further areas of said coating being exposed through the apertures.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
Diathermy apparatus according to claim 8 wherein said patient plate has a removable protective sheet over the foil on said face of the insulating sheet, covering the exposed coating.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
Diathermy apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the insulating sheet is a sheet of closed cell polyvinyl chloride foam.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
Diathermy apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the metal foil is an aluminium 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) | 1986-05-23 | 1986-11-22 | 1987-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-05-23 | 1990-11-22 | 1991-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-05-23 | 1994-11-22 | 1995-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |