Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
In combination, a medical electrical connector and a conductive stud extending out from a patient engaging electrode for establishing an electrical connection between the electrode and connector, the stud having a proximal portion, a distal portion adjacent the electrode and an intermediate portion therebetween, the intermediate portion having a smaller diameter than the diameter of the proximal portion, said proximal portion curving to an annular collar about a base of said stud; The connector comprising: an insulated conductor; insulation means for receiving said stud forming a connector body, and shaped to form a socket having an opening defining a socket wall; a plate-like conductive pad disposed in said insulation means and coupled to said conductor, said conductive pad having an aperture defining an annular contact region and a rim, said rim having several notches defining several rim fingers, wherein a portion of said rim is spaced from said socket wall such that upon inserting said stud in said socket said rim fingers flex radially outward and engage said stud at a first contact area and said annular contact region engages said collar of said stud at a second contact area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
In combination, a medical electrical connector and a conductive stud extending out from a patient engaging electrode for establishing an electrical connection between the electrode and connector, the stud having a proximal portion, a distal portion adjacent the electrode and an intermediate portion therebetween, the intermediate portion having a smaller diameter than the diameter of the proximal portion, said proximal portion curving to an annular collar about a base of said stud; The connector comprising: an insulated conductor; insulation means for receiving said stud forming a connector body, and shaped to form a socket having an opening defining a socket wall; a plate-like conductive pad disposed in said insulation means and coupled to said conductor, said conductive pad having an aperture defining an annular contact region and a rim, said rim having several notches defining several rim fingers, wherein a portion of said rim is spaced from said socket wall such that upon inserting said stud in said socket said rim fingers flex radially outward and engage said stud at a first contact area and said annular contact region engages said collar of said stud at a second contact area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The medical electrical connector as specified in claim 1 wherein said socket wall further includes an annular recess proximate said rim fingers, wherein said rim fingers radially flex within said recess when said stud is inserted into said socket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The medical electrical connector as specified in claim 2 wherein said recess closely conforms to radially flexed said rim fingers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The medical electrical connector as specified in claim 1 wherein said rim fingers define a generally frusto-conical shape tapering at least partially into said socket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The medical electrical connector as specified in claim 1 wherein said conductive pad further includes an integrally formed connecting means within said insulation means for connecting to said conductor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The medical electrical connector as specified in claim 5 wherein said connecting means comprises a crimp finger which can be crimped to said conductor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The medical electrical connector as specified in claim 1 wherein said rim fingers engage said intermediate portion of said stud when said stud is inserted in said socket in a locking relationship.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The medical electrical connector as specified in claim 1 wherein said notches are defined by radial slits.