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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120108920 | ADHERENT DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSORS An adherent device to monitor a patient for an extended period comprises a breathable tape. The breathable tape comprises a porous material with an adhesive coating to adhere the breathable tape to a skin of the patient. At least one electrode is affixed to the breathab... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20110295100 | MICRONEEDLE ELECTRODE In certain variations, methods, systems and/or devices for enhancing conductivity of an electrical signal through a subject's skin using one or more microneedle electrodes are provided. A microneedle electrode may be applied to the subject's skin by placing the micronee... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110288393 | ELECTRODE SYSTEM FOR TRANSDERMAL CONDUCTION OF ELECTRIC SIGNALS, AND A METHOD OF USE THEREOF There is disclosed a system of electrodes used for transdermal conduction of electric signals and a method of use thereof, the said system comprising a plurality of electrode parts (17, 58, 58′) connected by means of electrical conductors (17′, 68) to ... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110282178 | ADHESIVE STRAP FOR FOETAL MONITORING TRANSDUCERS AND THE LIKE The invention relates to a system (10) for attaching to the stomach (24) of a pregnant woman, said system comprising a bracket (11) and strapping means; wherein said bracket comprising strapping engaging means (16) for releasable engaging sai... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110245648 | Biosensor Remote Collection Packaging System with Bioinformatics Processing A biosensor kit and method for use thereof for at-home collection of biosensor data having one or more biosensors with a top patch-shaped layer affixed to a bottom patch-shaped layer, the layers being made of cushioning sheet material, such as medical foam tape, and hav... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110237924 | PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM A physiological data collection system facilitates acquiring, recording, transferring and analyzing physiological signals generated from the skin of a human subject that may be used in generating an electrocardiogram for a patient in a continuous manner over an extended... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110144470 | BODY ADHERENT PATCH WITH ELECTRONICS FOR PHYSIOLOGIC MONITORING In one configuration, an adherent device to adhere to a skin of a subject includes a stretchable base layer having an upper side and a lower side and an adhesive coating on the lower side to adhere the base layer to the skin of the subject. The base layer has at least t... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110098549 | System and a method for monitoring A disposable monitor, including an adhesive sensing unit that includes a flexible conductive wire of length that does not exceed few centimeters; wherein when the adhesive sensing unit is attached to the skin of a person the flexible conductive wire changes an electrica... | 04/28/2011 |
| 20110054272 | Method And System For Monitoring Physiological And Athletic Performance Characteristics Of A Subject The present invention is directed to systems and methods for monitoring characteristics of a subject. A system according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a sensor subsystem including at least one respiratory sensor disposed proximate to the subject a... | 03/03/2011 |
| 20110046461 | NANOFIBER ADHESIVES USED IN MEDICAL DEVICES Nanofiber adhesives and their uses with device, such as medical devices, are described. In one embodiment, a nanofiber adhesive layer may be disposed on a surface of a medical device, such as a backing layer of a sensor, for adhesion to a substrate. The nanofiber adhesi... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110028823 | Biomedical electrode configuration for suppressing movement artifact A biomedical sensor for detecting EMG signals may include a non-conducting fixed framework supporting a symmetrical arrangement of four electrode surfaces, configured as two signal detection contacts, each with a respective associated signal reference contact. The mecha... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110021902 | REAL-TIME ELECTROCARDIOGRAM MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD, PATCH-TYPE ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH, TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS The present invention relates to a real-time electrocardiogram monitoring system and method, a patch-type electrocardiograph and a telecommunication apparatus. The real-time electrocardiogram monitoring system includes: a patch-type electrocardiograph which is attached ... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110021901 | PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR WITH OFFSET ADHESIVE LAYER An exemplary sensor includes a sensor pad defining a perimeter, a light source, a light detector, and an adhesive layer. The light source is configured to generate near-infrared light and transmit the near-infrared light through part of a patient's body. The light detec... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110009729 | APPARATUS FOR MEASURING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS Provided is an apparatus for measuring physiological signals by distributing modules according to functions. The physiological signal measuring apparatus includes first and second detection electrodes, a physiological signal detection module, a power supply module, and ... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20100324404 | ICG/ECG MONITORING APPARATUS An ICG/ECG electrode includes a first electrode and a second electrode, wherein at least one of the first or second electrode senses both an ICG signal and an ECG voltage signal. A physiologic parameter monitoring apparatus includes a set of electrodes, including an ele... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100317958 | INTEGRATED WIRELESS PATCH FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING A sensor system in accordance with the present invention comprises a plane member, a plurality of electrodes within the plane member, adapted to contact a human body to detect and monitor human generated voltages. The sensor can be applied to monitor a variety of applic... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100298687 | WEARABLE MONITORING APPARATUS AND DRIVING METHOD THEREOF Disclosed are a wearable monitoring apparatus and a driving method thereof. The wearable monitoring apparatus comprises: a sensor unit for measuring a biological signal from a human body, wherein the sensor unit is adhered to a skin; and a control unit for searching a l... | 11/25/2010 |
| 20100261992 | MULTI-ELECTRODE STRUNG ON A COMMON CONNECTOR A medical electrode includes a moderately conductive flexible member having a top side and a bottom side with a plurality of highly conductive patterns disposed on the conductive flexible member bottom side in a spaced apart relationship. A moderately highly conductive ... | 10/14/2010 |
| 20100240982 | System for the Assessment of Sleep Quality in Adults and Children Systems and methods for assessment of sleep quality in adults and children are provided. These techniques include an apparatus worn above the forehead containing the circuitry for collecting and storing physiological signals. The apparatus integrates with a sensor strip... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100234716 | Method and Apparatus for Monitoring Fluid Content within Body Tissues Methods and devices for monitoring fluid content within body tissues. An adherent device having a support configured to transmit a signal into a body of a patient, and receive a reflected portion of the signal, and adhere to the skin of the patient. In many embodiments,... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100210935 | CHIN ADHESIVE AND METHOD FOR USE The current invention is an apparatus that comfortably fits on an individual's chin and holds electrodes in place.... | 08/19/2010 |
| 20100076294 | System and Method of Prepping Skin Prior to Electrode Application An electrode is provided that includes a conductive member defining a first side and a second side; a conductive composition disposed on the first side of the conductive member, wherein the conductive composition includes a therapeutically effective quantity of an exfol... | 03/25/2010 |
| 20100049028 | Electrode for living body and device for detecting living signal A biosignal measurement device includes an electrode and a signal processing member. The electrode includes an insulation sheet having a hole, a device contact portion provided on the top surface of the insulation sheet and a body contact portion provided on the bottom ... | 02/25/2010 |
| 20100036230 | Multiple Electrode Composite Systems and Methods for Use in Electrocardiogram Detection Systems A biomedical sensor system is disclosed that includes a plurality of electrodes and a contiguous adhesive material that is in contact with each of the plurality of electrodes. In certain embodiments a method is provided that includes the step of applying a first surface... | 02/11/2010 |
| 20100016702 | High Impedance Signal Detection Systems and Methods for Use in Electrocardiogram Detection Systems A biomedical sensor system is disclosed that includes a high impedance conductive electrode having an electrode impedance of at least about 20 kΩ/sq-mil, and a dielectric material on a first side of the electrode for receiving a discharge of an electrical signal from t... | 01/21/2010 |
| 20090318793 | Disposable Patch and Reusable Sensor Assembly for Use in Medical Device Localization and Mapping Systems An patch and sensor assembly for use in an EP mapping system has two portions: a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The reusable portion houses the biosensors used in magnetic based location and mapping systems and the electrical lead necessary to communicate be... | 12/24/2009 |
| 20090292194 | Chiropractic Care Management Systems and Methods An adherent device may be placed on a patient's chest for monitoring heart rate variability for chiropractic care. The device may comprise an adherent patch configured to adhere to the patient continuously for an extended period, for example an extended period of one we... | 11/26/2009 |
| 20090287075 | BIOLOGICAL SIGNAL MEASUREMENT SENSOR A biological signal measurement sensor is to be fixed to a living body with an adhesive. The biological signal measurement sensor includes: a surface, which is to be in contact with a part of the living body; and a first portion, which is opposite to the surface and to ... | 11/19/2009 |
| 20090209840 | ELECTRODE CHAIN A medical electrode includes a moderately conductive flexible member having a top side and a bottom side with a plurality of highly conductive patterns disposed on the conductive flexible member bottom side in a spaced apart relationship. A moderately highly conductive ... | 08/20/2009 |
| 20090171182 | Method and apparatus for mounting a data transmission device in a communication system Method and apparatus for mounting a data transmission device in a communication system including and adhesive pad with pull tab and raised border portions is provided. The adhesive pad may also include a flexible band to fit around the patient's arm to firmly secure the... | 07/02/2009 |
| 20090149730 | Temperature probe unit A sensor means in the form of a substantially flat package for receiving and transmitting temperature indicating signals, to be monitored, comprising in combination, a first layer in the form of an annulus having an undersurface to adhere to the skin of a patient, a sec... | 06/11/2009 |
| 20090076340 | Adherent Cardiac Monitor with Advanced Sensing Capabilities An adherent device comprises an adhesive patch with at least two electrodes and an accelerometer. The accelerometer can be used to determine an orientation of the at least two measurement electrodes on a patient. By determining the orientation of the electrodes of the p... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20090076364 | Adherent Device for Sleep Disordered Breathing An adherent device is configured to adhere to the skin of the patient with an adherent patch, for example breathable tape, coupled to at least four electrodes. The device comprises impedance circuitry coupled to the at least four electrodes and configured to measure res... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20080319292 | ANALYTE MONITORING DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. The sensor has, for example, a substrate, a recessed channel formed in the substrate, and conductive material disposed in the recessed channel to form a working electrode. The sensor contro... | 12/25/2008 |
| 20080305154 | Transdermal medicament patch and active electrode for same A transdermal medicament patch includes a biocompatible substrate having a therapeutic face on one side configured for disposition against the skin of a patient, a biocompatible adhesive on the therapeutic face, a planar medicament matrix covering a portion of the thera... | 12/11/2008 |
| 20080281180 | Electrocardiograph monitoring device and connector The present invention relates to electrocardiography and to electrode arrangements used in electrocardiographic monitoring devices, and is more particularly related to a pad or patch containing said electrodes which may be used to passively and non-invasively monitor el... | 11/13/2008 |
| 20080249393 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCEMENT AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT OF ANALYTE MEASUREMENT SIGNALS While measuring analytes in an object, movements between the object and a device that is taking the measurement may adversely effect the accuracy of the measurements. A probe that engages an object includes a sticky surface that comes into contact with the object to all... | 10/09/2008 |
| 20080243217 | CARDIAC STIMULATION APPARATUS Cardiac stimulation apparatus (10) such as a lead comprising one or more electrodes (17, 19 and 21) for electrical contact with heart or other tissue. An adhesive substance is provided for adhesively attaching the electrodes in position in relation ... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080171929 | METHOD FOR STANDARDIZING SPACING BETWEEN ELECTRODES, AND MEDICAL TAPE ELECTRODES Standardization between paired electrodes is maintained in a medical device without needing a Mylar spreader, such as by forming the paired electrodes integrally with a tape part.... | 07/17/2008 |
| 20080139911 | SELF-ADHERING ELECTRODES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME A self-adhering sensor for non-invasively attaching to a portion of a skin is provided. The sensor comprises a biocompatible substrate, and an array of solid nanoelectrodes coupled to the biocompatible substrate and configured to self-adhere to the skin. Also provided i... | 06/12/2008 |
