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Medical electrode
Assignee: Micron Medical Products Inc
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Filing: 1993-08-27
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Granted: 1996-03-19
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Expires: 2013-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A medical electrode having a resilient terminal press fit onto an eyelet. The eyelet is plastic and has a conductive coating thereon. The terminal is made of a resilient nonmetallic composition, such as a polypropylene blend loaded with carbon fiber. An electrolyte composition is spread upon the bottom of the eyelet for making electrical contact with the skin of a patient. The eyelet, the terminal and the electrolyte composition are preferably all at least translucent to x-rays.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A. Wright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/24; A61B5/25; A61B5/271; A61B5/273; A61B5/274; A61B5/251; A61B5/257; A61B5/263; A61B5/265; A61B5/266; A61B5/268; A61B2562/00; A61B2562/02; A61B2562/0209; A61B2562/0215; A61B2562/0217
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 72
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
An electrode, mountable on skin, comprising: a first solid conductor for being mounted proximate to the skin, said first solid conductor having a conductive metallic surface; a second solid conductor, in electrical communication with said first solid conductor, and permanently mounted thereto, for providing a terminal, said second solid conductor being made of a conductive resilient composition; and means for adhering said first solid conductor proximate to the skin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
An electrode, mountable on skin, comprising: a first solid conductor for being mounted proximate to the skin, said first solid conductor having a conductive metallic surface; a second solid conductor, in electrical communication with said first solid conductor, and permanently mounted thereto, for providing a terminal, said second solid conductor being made of a conductive resilient composition; and means for adhering said first solid conductor proximate to the skin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electrode of claim 1 wherein the conductive resilient composition of the second solid conductor is a resilient plastic composition loaded with a conductive material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The electrode of claim 2 wherein the conductive material is carbon fiber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The electrode of claim 2 wherein the plastic composition comprises polypropylene.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The electrode of claim 2 wherein the second conductor includes sufficient conductive material such that said electrode has an AC impedance at 10 Hz of less than 200 ohms before and after a defibrillation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The electrode of claim 1 wherein said first solid conductor comprises a metallic coated plastic eyelet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The electrode of claim 6 wherein the metallic coating on the plastic eyelet comprises at least one component selected from the group consisting of silver and a silver salt.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The electrode of claim 6 wherein the metallic coating has a thickness between 0.02 and 0.1 mils.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The electrode of claim 6 wherein said second solid conductor comprises a stud press fit onto said eyelet.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The electrode of claim 1 wherein said means for adhering comprises an electrolyte composition spread over a bottom surface of said first solid conductor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electrode of claim 1 further comprising a nonporous layer mounted between said first solid conductor and said second solid conductor.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The electrode of claim 11 wherein said means for adhering comprises an adhesive layer on said nonporous layer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The electrode of claim 12 further comprising a removable backing sheet covering the adhesive layer.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The electrode of claim 1 wherein said first and second solid conductors are at least translucent to x-rays.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
94 words
An electrode, mountable on skin, comprising: a first solid conductor, at least translucent to x-rays, for being mounted proximate the skin, said first solid conductor having a conductive metallic surface; a terminal, in electrical connection with said first solid conductor and permanently mounted thereto, said terminal being made of a conductive resilient composition that is at least translucent to x-rays such that said electrode as a whole including said first solid conductor and said terminal is at least translucent to x-rays; and adhering means for adhering said first solid conductor proximate to the skin.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
94 words
An electrode, mountable on skin, comprising: a first solid conductor, at least translucent to x-rays, for being mounted proximate the skin, said first solid conductor having a conductive metallic surface; a terminal, in electrical connection with said first solid conductor and permanently mounted thereto, said terminal being made of a conductive resilient composition that is at least translucent to x-rays such that said electrode as a whole including said first solid conductor and said terminal is at least translucent to x-rays; and adhering means for adhering said first solid conductor proximate to the skin.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The electrode of claim 15 wherein the conductive resilient composition is a plastic composition loaded with carbon fiber.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electrode of claim 16 wherein the plastic composition is loaded with at least about 20% by weight of carbon fiber.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
11 words
The electrode of claim 16 wherein the plastic composition comprises polypropylene.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
35 words
The electrode of claim 15 wherein the conductive resilient composition includes sufficient conductive material such that said electrode has an AC impedance at 10 Hz of less than 200 ohms before and after a defibrillation.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
The electrode of claim 15 wherein said first solid conductor comprises a metallic coated plastic eyelet.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
29 words
The electrode of clam 20 wherein the metallic coating on the plastic eyelet comprises at least one component selected from the group consisting of silver and a silver salt.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
29 words
The electrode of clam 20 wherein the metallic coating on the plastic eyelet comprises at least one component selected from the group consisting of silver and a silver salt.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
17 words
The electrode of claim 21 wherein the metallic coating has a thickness between 0.02 and 0.1 mils.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
16 words
The electrode of clam 20 wherein said terminal comprises a stud press fit onto said eyelet.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
16 words
The electrode of clam 20 wherein said terminal comprises a stud press fit onto said eyelet.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
23 words
The electrode of clam 20 wherein said adhering means comprises an electrolyte composition spread over a bottom surface of said first solid conductor.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
23 words
The electrode of clam 20 wherein said adhering means comprises an electrolyte composition spread over a bottom surface of said first solid conductor.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electrode of claim 15 further comprising a nonporous layer mounted between said first solid conductor and said terminal.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
18 words
The electrode of claim 25 wherein said adhering means comprises an adhesive layer spread on said nonporous layer.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
20 words
The electrode of claim 26 further comprising an electrolyte composition spread over a bottom surface of said first solid conductor.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
15 words
The electrode of claim 26 further comprising a removable backing sheet covering the adhesive layer.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
67 words
An electrode mountable on skin comprising: a plastic eyelet including a disc with a bottom surface and a post sticking up from the disc; a conductive layer coating said plastic eyelet; a terminal shaped as a hollow stud press fit onto the post of said plastic eyelet, made of a conductive resilient non-metallic composition; and an electrolyte composition spread upon the bottom surface of said plastic eyelet.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
67 words
An electrode mountable on skin comprising: a plastic eyelet including a disc with a bottom surface and a post sticking up from the disc; a conductive layer coating said plastic eyelet; a terminal shaped as a hollow stud press fit onto the post of said plastic eyelet, made of a conductive resilient non-metallic composition; and an electrolyte composition spread upon the bottom surface of said plastic eyelet.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electrode of claim 25 wherein the conductive resilient non-metallic composition is a plastic composition loaded with carbon fiber.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electrode of claim 30 wherein the plastic composition is loaded with at least about 20% by weight of carbon fiber.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
11 words
The electrode of claim 30 wherein the plastic composition comprises polypropylene.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
18 words
The electrode of claim 30 wherein said conductive layer has a thickness of between 0.02 and 0.1 mils.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
36 words
The electrode of claim 33 wherein the conductive resilient non-metallic composition includes sufficient conductive material such that said electrode has an AC impedance at 10 Hz of less than 200 ohms before and after a defibrillation.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
29 words
The electrode of claim 29 wherein said conductive layer on said plastic eyelet comprises at least one component selected from the group consisting of silver and a silver salt.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electrode of claim 29 further comprising a nonporous sheet mounted between the disc of said plastic eyelet and said terminal.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electrode of claim 29 wherein said conductive layer, said electrolyte composition and said terminal are at least translucent to x-rays.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
31 words
The electrode of claim 29 wherein said electrode as a whole including said plastic eyelet, said conductive layer coating, said terminal and said electrolyte composition is at least translucent to x-rays.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
54 words
An electrode, mountable on skin, comprising: a metallic coated plastic eyelet for being mounted proximate to the skin; a stud, press fit onto said eyelet in electrical communication with said eyelet, for providing a terminal, said stud being made of a conductive resilient composition; and means for adhering said eyelet proximate to the skin.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
54 words
An electrode, mountable on skin, comprising: a metallic coated plastic eyelet for being mounted proximate to the skin; a stud, press fit onto said eyelet in electrical communication with said eyelet, for providing a terminal, said stud being made of a conductive resilient composition; and means for adhering said eyelet proximate to the skin.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
26 words
The electrode of claim 39 wherein said electrode as a whole including said metallic coated plastic eyelet and said stud is at least translucent to x-rays.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
101 words
An electrode, mountable on skin, comprising: a plastic eyelet including a disc with a bottom surface and a post sticking up from the disc; a conductive layer coating said plastic eyelet; a stud, press fit onto said eyelet for providing a terminal, said stud being in electrical communication with said conductive layer, said stud being made of a material that is conductive, resilient and at least translucent to x-rays such that said electrode as a whole including said coated plastic eyelet and said stud is at least translucent to x-rays; and adhering means for adhering said eyelet proximate to the skin.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
101 words
An electrode, mountable on skin, comprising: a plastic eyelet including a disc with a bottom surface and a post sticking up from the disc; a conductive layer coating said plastic eyelet; a stud, press fit onto said eyelet for providing a terminal, said stud being in electrical communication with said conductive layer, said stud being made of a material that is conductive, resilient and at least translucent to x-rays such that said electrode as a whole including said coated plastic eyelet and said stud is at least translucent to x-rays; and adhering means for adhering said eyelet proximate to the skin.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
72 words
An electrode, mountable on skin, comprising: a first solid conductor for being mounted proximate to the skin; a second solid conductor, in electrical communication with said first solid conductor and permanently mounted thereto, for providing a terminal, said second solid conductor being made of a conductive resilient composition; a nonporous layer mounted between said first conductor and said second conductor; and means for adhering said first solid conductor proximate to the skin.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
72 words
An electrode, mountable on skin, comprising: a first solid conductor for being mounted proximate to the skin; a second solid conductor, in electrical communication with said first solid conductor and permanently mounted thereto, for providing a terminal, said second solid conductor being made of a conductive resilient composition; a nonporous layer mounted between said first conductor and said second conductor; and means for adhering said first solid conductor proximate to the skin.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
18 words
The electrode of claim 42 wherein said means for adhering comprises an adhesive layer on said nonporous layer.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
15 words
The electrode of claim 43 further comprising a removable backing sheet covering the adhesive layer.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
24 words
The electrode of claim 42 wherein the conductive resilient composition of the second conductor is a resilient plastic composition loaded with a conductive material.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
12 words
The electrode of claim 45 wherein the conductive material is carbon fiber.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
11 words
The electrode of claim 45 wherein the plastic composition comprises polypropylene.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
35 words
The electrode of claim 45 wherein said second solid conductor includes sufficient conductive material such that said electrode has an AC impedance at 10 Hz of less than 200 ohms before and after a defibrillation.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
16 words
The electrode of claim 42 wherein said first solid conductor comprises a metallic coated plastic eyelet.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
29 words
The electrode of claim 49 wherein the metallic coating on the plastic eyelet comprises at least one component selected from the group consisting of silver and a silver salt.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
17 words
The electrode of claim 49 wherein the metallic coating has a thickness between 0.02 and 0.1 mils.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
18 words
The electrode of claim 49 wherein said second solid conductor comprises a stud press fit onto said eyelet.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
24 words
The electrode of claim 42 wherein said means for adhering comprises an electrolyte composition spread over a bottom surface of said first solid conductor.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
27 words
The electrode of claim 42 wherein said electrode as a whole including said first solid conductor and said second solid conductor is at least translucent to x-rays.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
75 words
An electrode, mountable on skin, comprising: a first conductor including a solid post extending therefrom, said first conductor for being mounted proximate to the skin; a second conductor permanently press fit onto the post of said first conductor so that said first conductor and second conductor are in electrical communication, said second conductor providing a terminal and being made of a conductive resilient composition; and means for adhering said first conductor proximate to the skin.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
75 words
An electrode, mountable on skin, comprising: a first conductor including a solid post extending therefrom, said first conductor for being mounted proximate to the skin; a second conductor permanently press fit onto the post of said first conductor so that said first conductor and second conductor are in electrical communication, said second conductor providing a terminal and being made of a conductive resilient composition; and means for adhering said first conductor proximate to the skin.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electrode of claim 55 wherein said electrode as a whole including said first conductor and said second conductor is at least translucent to x-rays.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
24 words
The electrode of claim 55 wherein the conductive resilient composition of the second conductor is a resilient plastic composition loaded with a conductive material.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
12 words
The electrode of claim 57 wherein the conductive material is carbon fiber.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
11 words
The electrode of claim 57 wherein the plastic composition comprises polypropylene.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
34 words
The electrode of claim 57 wherein the second conductor includes sufficient conductive material such that said electrode has an AC impedance at 10 Hz of less than 200 ohms before and after a defibrillation.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
23 words
The electrode of claim 55 wherein said means for adhering comprises an electrolyte composition spread over a bottom surface of said first conductor.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electrode of claim 55 further comprising a nonporous layer mounted between said first conductor and said second conductor.
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