US5471983A
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Electrode bracelet for detecting the physiological electric potential of a patient's limb
Assignee: Vega Marketing Ltd
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Filing: 1993-07-16
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Granted: 1995-12-05
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Expires: 2013-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A bracelet comprising at least one band of physiologically compatible material deformable elastically in a direction perpendicular to the band, which is preloaded in the form of a C, and presents a first arm fitted with an electrode having a pad, and a second arm with nonslip means, e.g. in the form of ribs or teeth. The bracelet is fitted on to the limb by parting the arms of the band, the residual elastic deformation of which exerts such pressure on the electrode as to hold it in place contacting the skin. At the same time, the nonslip means produce a temporary impression in the skin, for preventing both axial and angular slippage of the bracelet in relation to the limb.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans F. Magnus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 11:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/24; A61B5/25; A61B5/251; A61B5/256
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
An electrode bracelet for detecting the physiological electric potential of a patient's limb comprising at least one C-shaped band having an inner surface adapted to wrap at least partially around said limb, said band being made of a physiologically compatible material and is deformable elastically in a direction perpendicular to said inner surface, a first end of said band being provided with a hook-shaped appendix crosswise in relation to a longitudinal axis of said inner surface, and an electrode fitted into a section of said band for contacting a portion of skin of said limb, said electrode comprising a pad of conductive material fitted to a support of insulating material, said support having a contact surface flush with said inner surface, said pad being formed as an insert with said support as to project from said contact surface, said band being so sized as to exert a predetermined elastic pressure to cause said appendix and said pad to produce temporary impressions in said skin for preventing a slippage of both said band and said pad in relation to said limb.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
An electrode bracelet for detecting the physiological electric potential of a patient's limb comprising at least one C-shaped band having an inner surface adapted to wrap at least partially around said limb, said band being made of a physiologically compatible material and is deformable elastically in a direction perpendicular to said inner surface, a first end of said band being provided with a hook-shaped appendix crosswise in relation to a longitudinal axis of said inner surface, and an electrode fitted into a section of said band for contacting a portion of skin of said limb, said electrode comprising a pad of conductive material fitted to a support of insulating material, said support having a contact surface flush with said inner surface, said pad being formed as an insert with said support as to project from said contact surface, said band being so sized as to exert a predetermined elastic pressure to cause said appendix and said pad to produce temporary impressions in said skin for preventing a slippage of both said band and said pad in relation to said limb.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A bracelet as claimed in claim 1, wherein said elastically deformable material is a plastic material known as Delrin (registered trade mark).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A bracelet as claimed in claim 1, wherein said inner surface comprises a series of ribs crosswise in relation to the longitudinal axis of said band.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
97 words
A bracelet as claimed in claim 1 comprising two C-shaped bands wherein said bands are symmetrical to each other; each said band having an inner surface, and each band being deformable elastically in a direction perpendicular to said inner surface; each said band being shaped to wrap around less than half the circumference of said limb; each said band having a first end and a second end, each said first end being fitted with said electrode; and each said second end terminating in an asymmetrical-toothed appendix crosswise in relation to the longitudinal axis of each said band.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A bracelet as claimed in claim 1, wherein said support is provided with a shallow projection projecting from said contacting surface, said pad including a plate integral with a shank inserted into said support, so that said plate rests on said shallow projection.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A bracelet as claimed in claim 5 wherein said pad presents an active contact surface with an area of less than 60 sq. mm. for forming said impression wherein said active contact surface has an outer edge.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A bracelet as claimed in claim 6, wherein said active contact surface is flat and circular in shape with a diameter of between 4 and 8 mm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A bracelet as claimed in claim 6 wherein said active contact surface of said pad is concave, so that said impression is annular in shape.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A bracelet as claimed in claim 6, wherein the outer edge of said active surface is rounded.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
A bracelet as claimed in claim 5 wherein said support further comprises a conductive bush contacting said shank wherein said bush extends transversely, parallel to an active contact surface of said pad and is engageable by a pin.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A bracelet as claimed in claim 1, wherein said section of said band is provided on a second end of said band.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
48 words
A bracelet as claimed in claim 1, wherein said section of said band is formed of a central section of said band and wherein said band includes a second end symmetric with said first end and provided with another hook-shaped appendix crosswise in relation to said longitudinal axis.
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