US5356428A
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Non-invasive, radiolucent electrode
Assignee: Conmed Corp
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Filing: 1992-08-13
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Granted: 1994-10-18
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Expires: 2012-08-13
Abstract
Abstract A non-invasive radiolucent electrode configured to include at least one skin-contacting pad is provided, characterized in that the pad, in an exemplary embodiment, is configured with an expanded foil backing. In addition, a non-invasive radiolucent electrode suitable for cardiac stimulation and RF grounding applications through the same skin-contacting pad is also provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Tim J. Way
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/18; A61N1/32; A61N1/36; A61N1/36014; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/24; A61B5/25; A61B5/251; A61B5/257; A61B5/279; A61B5/28; A61N1/02; A61N1/04; A61N1/0404; A61N1/0472; A61N1/0492; A61N1/0496; A61N1/362; A61N1/3625; A61N1/38; A61N1/39; A61N1/3904; A61N1/40; A61B2562/00; A61B2562/16; A61B2562/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A non-invasive radiolucent electrode comprising: an adhesive conductive polymer pad having a first surface adapted for contacting a patient's skin, and having a second surface; an expanded foil backing to said pad configured to be radiolucent, and having a front surface substantially covering the second surface of the pad, and having a back surface; and an insulated wire having a first exposed end which is electrically coupled to the expanded foil backing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A non-invasive radiolucent electrode comprising: an adhesive conductive polymer pad having a first surface adapted for contacting a patient's skin, and having a second surface; an expanded foil backing to said pad configured to be radiolucent, and having a front surface substantially covering the second surface of the pad, and having a back surface; and an insulated wire having a first exposed end which is electrically coupled to the expanded foil backing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
A non-invasive radiolucent electrode comprising: at least one pad having a first surface adapted to be placed in contact with a patient's skin, and having a second surface; an expanded foil backing for the pad configured to be radiolucent and to substantially cover the second surface of the pad; and means for coupling said expanded foil backing to a source of energy.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A non-invasive radiolucent electrode comprising: at least one pad having a first surface adapted to be placed in contact with a patient's skin, and having a second surface; an expanded foil backing for the pad configured to be radiolucent and to substantially cover the second surface of the pad; and means for coupling said expanded foil backing to a source of energy.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The electrode of claim 2 wherein the expanded foil backing is less than about 9 mils thick.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The electrode of claim 2 wherein the expanded foil backing has a percentage of open space which is greater than about 50%.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The electrode of claim 2 wherein said coupling means is adapted to couple said expanded foil backing to a defibrillator.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electrode of claim 2 wherein said coupling means is adapted to couple said expanded foil backing to external pacing means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electrode of claim 2 wherein said coupling means is adapted to couple said expanded foil backing to an ECG monitor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The electrode of claim 2 wherein said coupling means is adapted to couple said expanded foil backing to a source of RF energy.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The electrode is claim 2 wherein said expanded foil backing is capable of conducting energy at a level determined sufficient for defibrillation.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The electrode of claim 2 wherein said pad is made of a conductive polymer.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
111 words
A system comprising: at least a pair of electrodes wherein at least a first one of said electrodes is non-invasive, and wherein said first electrode comprises at least one pad having a first surface adapted to be placed in contact with a patient's skin, and having a second surface, said electrode further comprising an expanded foil backing configured to be radiolucent and substantially cover said second surface of said pad; stimulating means for producing stimulating electrical impulses adapted to stimulate the patient's heart; a source of RF energy; and means for selectively coupling said expanded foil backing to a selected one of said stimulating means and said source of RF energy.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
111 words
A system comprising: at least a pair of electrodes wherein at least a first one of said electrodes is non-invasive, and wherein said first electrode comprises at least one pad having a first surface adapted to be placed in contact with a patient's skin, and having a second surface, said electrode further comprising an expanded foil backing configured to be radiolucent and substantially cover said second surface of said pad; stimulating means for producing stimulating electrical impulses adapted to stimulate the patient's heart; a source of RF energy; and means for selectively coupling said expanded foil backing to a selected one of said stimulating means and said source of RF energy.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 11 wherein said stimulating means comprises a defibrillator.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 11 wherein said expanded fail backing is capable of conducting energy at a level determined sufficient for defibrillation.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 11 wherein said at least one pad is made of conductive polymer.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
67 words
A system comprising: a non-invasive electrode comprising at least one pad having a first surface adapted to be placed in contact with a patient's skin, and having a second surface, said electrode further comprising an expanded foil backing configured to be radiolucent and substantially cover said second surface of said pad; a source of RF energy; and means for coupling said source to said expanded foil backing.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
67 words
A system comprising: a non-invasive electrode comprising at least one pad having a first surface adapted to be placed in contact with a patient's skin, and having a second surface, said electrode further comprising an expanded foil backing configured to be radiolucent and substantially cover said second surface of said pad; a source of RF energy; and means for coupling said source to said expanded foil backing.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 15 wherein said at least one pad is made of conductive polymer.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
64 words
A process comprising the steps of: providing a non-invasive electrode comprising an expanded foil backing configured to be radiolucent, and having a skin contacting pad; contacting a patient's skin with a first surface of said pad; delivering electrical impulses to said patient, which impulses are adapted to stimulate the patient's heart, through said pad; and delivering RF energy to said patient through said pad.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
64 words
A process comprising the steps of: providing a non-invasive electrode comprising an expanded foil backing configured to be radiolucent, and having a skin contacting pad; contacting a patient's skin with a first surface of said pad; delivering electrical impulses to said patient, which impulses are adapted to stimulate the patient's heart, through said pad; and delivering RF energy to said patient through said pad.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 17 wherein said electrical impulses are delivered at a level determined sufficient to defibrillate the patient's heart.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
56 words
A process comprising the steps of: providing an electrode having a skin contacting pad; providing a backing for the pad configured to be radiolucent and capable of conducting energy at a level sufficient for defibrillation; contacting a patient's skin with a first surface of said pad; and delivering RF energy to said patient through said pad.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
56 words
A process comprising the steps of: providing an electrode having a skin contacting pad; providing a backing for the pad configured to be radiolucent and capable of conducting energy at a level sufficient for defibrillation; contacting a patient's skin with a first surface of said pad; and delivering RF energy to said patient through said pad.
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