Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
An electrode for implantation on or about the heart for connection to a defibrillation/cardioversion system, said electrode comprising: a discharge surface region having a predetermined surface area for delivering energy to the heart, said discharge surface region being a fixed planar surface and comprising a plurality of independent electrically conductive segments each for discharging directly to the heart, said conductive segments having a plurality of electrically conductive edges and being arranged in said discharge surface region so that conductive edges of adjacent conductive segments do not overlap for maintaining a gap between conductive edges and forcing electrical discharge at said conductive edges to control the electrical discharge across said discharge surface region, said conductive segments being electrically in common and adapted to be connected to said defibrillation cardioversion system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
An electrode for implantation on or about the heart for connection to a defibrillation/cardioversion system, said electrode comprising: a discharge surface region having a predetermined surface area for delivering energy to the heart, said discharge surface region being a fixed planar surface and comprising a plurality of independent electrically conductive segments each for discharging directly to the heart, said conductive segments having a plurality of electrically conductive edges and being arranged in said discharge surface region so that conductive edges of adjacent conductive segments do not overlap for maintaining a gap between conductive edges and forcing electrical discharge at said conductive edges to control the electrical discharge across said discharge surface region, said conductive segments being electrically in common and adapted to be connected to said defibrillation cardioversion system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The electrode of claim 1 and further comprising an insulation element covering the surface of said electrode opposite said discharge surface region.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The electrode of claim 1, wherein said electrically conductive segments comprise a central conductive disk or point encircled by spaced concentric circular conductive rings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The electrode of claim 1, wherein said electrically conductive segments comprise a central conductive piece formed into the geometrical shape of a clover leaf and encircled by spaced concentric conductive rings also formed into the geometrical shape of a clover leaf.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electrode of claim 1, wherein said plurality of conductive segments are formed by placing an electrolysis tight barrier on a larger single conductive segment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The electrode of claim 1, wherein said plurality of electrically conductive segments are planar pieces of conductive material formed into the geometrical shape of a clover leaf.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The electrode of claim 1, wherein said plurality of independent electrically conductive segments are arranged in a predetermined pattern in said discharge surface region so that the conductive edges of said electrically conductive segments provide a smooth and uniform electrical discharge distribution across said discharge surface region.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
The electrode of claim 1, wherein said plurality of independent electrically conductive segments are arranged in a predetermined pattern in said discharge surface region so that the conductive edges of said electrically conductive segments focus electrical discharge across said discharge surface region in a desired direction toward the surface of the heart.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The electrode of claim 1, wherein said electrically conductive segments comprise a plurality of electrically conductive wires each being spaced apart and concentrically spiralled about a common point to form a planar concentric spiral configuration.