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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120108940 | Device and method for pupil size modulation A device and method are presented for drug-free, non-invasive, modulation of a size of a patient's pupil. The invention utilizes application of an external electric and/or magnetic field of desired properties to the patient's iris to thereby effect stimulation or neutra... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120029336 | ELECTRODE ATTACHMENT STATE DETERMINATION SYSTEM, ELECTRODE ATTACHMENT STATE DETERMINATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM THEREOF An electrode attachment state determination system includes: an electroencephalogram measurement section for measuring an electroencephalogram signal of a user by using at least one set of electrodes including a ground electrode, a reference electrode, and a measurement... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20110295099 | Electrode kit for easy and fast deployment in electroencephalogram acquisition and monitoring applications Electrodes for use in electroencephalographic recording, including consciousness and seizure monitoring applications, have novel features that speed, facilitate or enforce proper placement of the electrodes, including aligning tabs and arrowed aligning juts, color codin... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110257502 | Electroencephalogram (EEG) Cluster Electrodes Embodiments described herein include devices and systems comprising sensor electrodes. Each sensor electrode comprises contacts positioned adjacent one another to form a pattern. Signal outputs are coupled to the contacts. A signal output is connected to each contact. O... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110237923 | DRY ELECTRODE FOR DETECTING EEG SIGNALS AND ATTACHING DEVICE FOR HOLDING THE DRY ELECTRODE An electrode for detecting EEG signals comprises a body comprising a fixture on a first end of the body, and a sensor detachably held by the fixture, wherein the body has an external thread in a portion of the body extending from the first end of the body towards a seco... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110224528 | FLEXIBLE, MULTI-CHANNEL MICROELECTRODE FOR RECORDING LABORATORY ANIMAL EEG AND METHOD FOR RECORDING LABORATORY ANIMAL EEG USING THE SAME Disclosed are a novel, elastic, biocompatible, micro-sized, polyimide-based multi-channel microelectrode for recording of electroencephalography (EEG) from a laboratory animal including mouse, and a method for recording of laboratory animal EEG using the microelectrode.... | 09/15/2011 |
| 20110118584 | Electrode for Electroretinographic Use and Method of Application A flexible loop electrode for electroretinographic (ERG) recordings of extra-corneal signals with a protective bead and a U-shaped electrode form that is particularly adapted for use with spectacles or a fixed mount. Means also employed to detect electrode integrity.... | 05/19/2011 |
| 20110105878 | Electrode For Use With A Template Cap An electrode attached to the straps of and use with a template cap in making neurophysiological measurements. The electrode is configured to allow the user to quickly and accurately slide an electrode needle at a shallow adjustable angle into the scalp of the patient. T... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110066020 | MULTI-CHANNEL EEG ELECTRODE SYSTEM A multi-channel EEG electrode system has a plurality of electrodes operable to sense an EEG signal. The electrodes are arranged in a three-dimensional pattern and each has an identification and includes an indicating unit that displays information at a position at which... | 03/17/2011 |
| 20110004089 | EAR-WORN EEG MONITORING DEVICE An ear-worn EEG monitoring device is disclosed. The EEG monitoring device includes plural electrodes, an EEG signal acquisition circuitry with RF module, at least a housing for accommodating the EEG signal acquisition circuitry with RF module, and at least an ear-worn s... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20110004090 | SHIELDED ELECTRODE CONNECTOR An ECG lead set is described which is shielded against electrostatic charge hazards. An electrical shield (12) is located at the end of each lead (20) of the lead set and electrically shields the connection (30) of the lead set to an ECG electrode (... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20100198042 | DRY ELECTRODE CAP FOR ELECTRO-ENCEPHALOGRAPHY An electro-encephalography electrode cap for contacting the scalp of a head with a number of pin-shaped electrodes for contacting the scalp, and an electrode holding device. The electrodes are mounted on the electrode-holding device through at least one elastic joint.... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100125190 | Electrode System An electrode system comprises electrode modules, flexible connectors, and sensors. Each electrode module defines a substantially central opening and has circuitry that includes an amplifier. A conductive ring is exposed in the opening of each electrode module. The flexi... | 05/20/2010 |
| 20100041962 | FLEXIBLE HEADSET FOR SENSING BRAIN ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY A headset for detecting brain electrical activity is disclosed. The headset may have a flexible band having a first end and a second end. The flexible band may have at least one expansible region permitting a distance between the first end and the second end to selectab... | 02/18/2010 |
| 20090171181 | Apparatus for detecting brain function It is possible for the tips of all the electrodes to make contact with the scalp with greater reliability even with respect to different subjects, by adaptation to individual differences in the heads of subjects, and the functional status of the brain can be detected wi... | 07/02/2009 |
| 20090112077 | Contoured electrode A contoured bioelectrical signal electrode and a sensor headset are disclosed. A contoured bioelectrical signal electrode that also includes a conductive fabric is also disclosed.... | 04/30/2009 |
| 20090105577 | Device For Detecting Electrical Potentials Using Frontal Electrodes Embodiments relate to devices for detecting electrical potentials corresponding to biological signals. The device comprises a flexible member for positioning over a forehead area of a human head and first, second and third electrodes located on the flexible member. The ... | 04/23/2009 |
| 20090088619 | Self-Locating Sensor Mounting Apparatus A self-locating mounting apparatus for holding objects such as sensors at specific positions on a subject's head includes a central mount constituted by a plurality of inextensible elements adapted to fit over the top of a subject's head. In addition, the mounting appar... | 04/02/2009 |
| 20090018427 | ELECTRODE ARRAY A disposable electrode array 100, 200 including a flexible member 106, 206 in which a plurality of electrodes 102, 202 are disposed, having a shape adapted to contact the forehead skin surface on a human patient. A pair of ear loops 104, 204 ... | 01/15/2009 |
| 20080312523 | Apparatus and Method for Reducing Interference An electronic apparatus for reducing interference in a desired signal, the apparatus comprising: (a) a plurality of measurement signal lines, each connected to a respective measurement signal electrode; and (b) one or more reference signal lines, each connected to respe... | 12/18/2008 |
| 20080294031 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR QUICK PRESS ON EEG ELECTRODE Embodiments relate to methods and systems for monitoring bioelectric potentials. In some instances, an electrode is applied to a patient's skin. The electrode may be at least partly inserted into the patient's skin, such as by inserting at least part of one or more teet... | 11/27/2008 |
| 20080262335 | Skin screw electrode Electrodes providing excellent recording and physical stability. The present invention encompasses electrodes that include a plurality of small teeth that possess a novel design shape and orientation. The shallow and relatively long teeth preferably run parallel to the ... | 10/23/2008 |
| 20080154111 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR SLEEP STAGE DETERMINATION USING FRONTAL ELECTRODES The described embodiments relate generally to methods, systems and devices for sleep stage determination using frontal electrodes. Certain embodiments relate to a system for sleep stage determination comprising a sensing unit and a processing unit. The sensing unit is p... | 06/26/2008 |
| 20070287899 | Non-Invasive Intracranial Monitor A method of estimating at least one intracranial hemodynamic parameter in a subject, the method comprising: a) obtaining data of changes in electrical impedance across the subject's head as a function of time; b) analyzing the data; and c) estimating one or more of intr... | 12/13/2007 |
| 20070255127 | Mobile electroencephalograph data collection and diagnosis system Described is an electroencephalograph (EEG) data collection system. The system includes a helmet with a plurality of data collection electrodes. Each data collection electrode has a housing and a pressurized probe affixed with the housing. The pressurized probe includes... | 11/01/2007 |
| 20070238945 | Electrode Headset An electrode headset and electrodes that can be mounted therein are described. The electrode headset can be formed from substantially rigid components including some flexibility to snugly embrace a variety of head shapes and sizes, while providing reliable positioning o... | 10/11/2007 |
| 20070239059 | Neurophysiology testing system The neurophysiology testing and monitoring system provides a multifunctional neurological testing system for a variety of neurological tests, such as electroencephalographs (EEGs) and magnetoencephalographs (MEGs), to be performed on a patient. The system includes a hou... | 10/11/2007 |
| 20070225585 | HEADSET FOR ELECTRODES An electrode headset in which electrodes can be mounted is described. The electrode headset can be formed from substantially rigid components including some flexibility to snugly embrace a variety of head shapes and sizes, while providing reliable positioning of electro... | 09/27/2007 |
| 20070106169 | Method and system for an automated e.e.g. system for auditory evoked responses A dyslexia screening test system suitable for clinical use includes an integrated headset that efficiently and conveniently performs an auditory evoked response (AER) test by positioning electrodes about the ears of the subject. An integral control module automatically ... | 05/10/2007 |
| 20070093706 | EEG electrode headset An improved electrode headset is provided for the acquisition of electroencephalographic (EEG) brain signals detected at the scalp of a human subject. The headset includes an elastic fabric cap having a chinstrap, which cap is fitted closely to the scalp. The cap has op... | 04/26/2007 |
| 20070004978 | Sensor assembly with conductive bridge A sensor assembly for the measurement of electrophysiological signals and including a conductive bridge is provided. In one embodiment, the conductive bridge is provided by an expandable member with an absorbent material attached to one end. An aperture extends through ... | 01/04/2007 |
| 20060258930 | Device for use in sleep stage determination using frontal electrodes Embodiments relate to devices for use in sleep stage determination using frontal electrodes. One particular embodiment relates to a device for detecting electrical potentials corresponding to biological signals. The device comprises a flexible member for positioning ove... | 11/16/2006 |
| 20060173522 | Anchoring of a medical device component adjacent a dura of the brain or spinal cord A method and implantable medical device system capable of being anchored in a head or spinal cord of a patient. During implant, the dura of the patient is partially removed and the medical device component is placed on one side of the dura. The medical device component ... | 08/03/2006 |
| 20060122478 | Occupational safety product with contactless measuring electrodes An occupational safety product and system has at least one contactless, especially capacitive measuring electrode (2) for detecting physiological parameters of the user of the occupational safety product makes possible the rapid and reliable adaptation of the ele... | 06/08/2006 |
| 20050277821 | Electrode holder, headwear, and wire jacket adapted for use in sleep apnea testing An electrode holder is adapted for cooperating with a strap applied to a body part of a patient to hold a surface electrode to the skin. The electrode holder includes a base and a post projecting from the base. The post is adapted for extending through the strap and int... | 12/15/2005 |
| 20050197556 | Continuously adjustable neurofeedback device An neurofeedback device for comfortably holding at least one electrode onto a patient's head is described. The device includes an electrode positioning device, such as a headband and one or more straps each connected at spaced points of the headband and extending over a... | 09/08/2005 |
| 20050059899 | Combined passive and active neuromonitoring method and device A method and system for combining active and passive neuromonitoring methods to measure biopotential signals in sedated ICU patients over the entire range of sedation from fully alert to the suppression of EEG. The system utilizes an integrated sensor that includes a so... | 03/17/2005 |
| 20050004489 | Method of positioning electrodes for central nervous system monitoring Method of positioning electrodes in an electrode array, comprising at least five or at least seven electrodes for central nervous system (CNS) monitoring from the forehead of a patient's head. The electrodes of the array are optimally located for discriminating EEG, FEM... | 01/06/2005 |
