Abstract A two component leadwire system is disclosed for electrical connection between biomedical electrodes and electrical equipment for diagnostic or therapeutic use. One leadwire component has a bayonet terminus and can be rugged for reuse. The second leadwire is an inexpensively-made receptacle for making electrical contact with the bayonet. The receptable has a socket for receiving the bayonet and an electrical conductor surrounded by a resilient, insulative sheath. When the bayonet is inserted into the socket, the sheath resiliently grips the bayonet and holds the bayonet in electrical contact with the conductor. A method for making the receptacle component, involving dip molding of the conductor arrayed on a mandril, is also disclosed.
A method for forming an electrical connector, comprising the steps of: (a) providing an elongated conductor and a mandril; (b) attaching at least one end of the conductor to the mandril in a releasable manner; (c) dipping the mandril in a plastisol, forming a coating of plastisol on the mandril and at least a portion of the conductor; (d) curing the coating; and (e) stripping the connector from the mandril.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
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A method for forming an electrical connector, comprising the steps of: (a) providing an elongated conductor and a mandril; (b) attaching at least one end of the conductor to the mandril in a releasable manner; (c) dipping the mandril in a plastisol, forming a coating of plastisol on the mandril and at least a portion of the conductor; (d) curing the coating; and (e) stripping the connector from the mandril.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 1, wherein the attaching step is performed by coiling one end of the conductor about the mandril.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 1, wherein the attaching step is achieved by magnetic attraction between the mandril and the elongated conductor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 1, wherein the plastisol comprises polyvinyl chloride.
Claim 6
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The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of heating the conductor and mandril prior to the dipping step.