Class 600/385 - Radiolucent

Subclass of Class 600 - Surgery
Definition: Subject matter wherein the electrode is composed of material
No. of patents: 31
Last issue date: 03/25/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7347814	Constriction device viewable under X ray fluoroscopy A constriction device that constricts body tissue is viewable under X ray fluoroscopy. The device includes an elongated sleeve. The sleeve includes opposed opened ends and is formed from expandable or elastic material to receive therein, when in an expanded conditio...	03/25/2008
7330756	Implantable microstimulator with conductive plastic electrode and methods of manufacture and use An implantable microstimulator includes a plastic housing having a first end; an electronic subassembly; and a conductive plastic electrode disposed at the first end of the plastic housing and in electrical communication with the electronic subassembly. The microsti...	02/12/2008
7324847	Reverse current controlling electrode A medical electrode includes a moderately conductive flexible member having a top side and a bottom side with a connector and contact with a flexible member top side for establishing electrical contact with an external apparatus. A non-conductive flexible sheet cove...	01/29/2008
7162290	Method and apparatus for blood glucose testing from a reversible infusion line A method and apparatus for periodically and automatically testing and monitoring a patient's blood glucose level. A disposable testing unit is carried by the patient's body and has a testing chamber in fluid communication with infusion lines and a catheter connected...	01/09/2007
7130674	Unitary biomedical electrode having an attachment flap and its associated method of manufacture An electrode configuration and its method of manufacture. The electrode includes a pad of material having a first end, an opposite second end, a top surface and a conductive bottom surface. At least one fold line is provided in the pad of material between the first ...	10/31/2006
7107097	Articulated neural electrode assembly Apparatuses, devices, and/or systems that may be configured for placement at one or more cortical and/or other neuroanatomical sites to provide electrical stimulation and/or monitor neuroelectric activity within a patient. In one embodiment, an implantable articulat...	09/12/2006
7056280	Anterior segment ventricular restoration apparatus and method The symptoms of congenital heart failure are addressed in this surgical procedure for mounting a patch in the ventricle of the heart to reduce ventricular volume. Placement of the patch is facilitated by palpating a beating heart to identify akinetic, although norma...	06/06/2006
6972493	Semiconductor integrated circuit having reduced cross-talk noise A semiconductor integrated circuit includes a shielded wire line and a shielding wire line provided for the shielded wire line and divided into a plurality of segments in a longitudinal direction of the shielded wire line. ...	12/06/2005
6970731	Fabric-based sensor for monitoring vital signs The present invention comprises a fabric-based sensor for monitoring vital signs or other electrical impulses of a subject. The sensor is woven or knitted from conductive fibers and, when in contact with the body, receives signals from the wearer and transmits them ...	11/29/2005
6907299	Electrodes for a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator A TENS electrode formed by multiple layers, wherein a layer of self-adhesive conductive gel base onto which the conductive body is mounted. An isolating pad mounted on the conductive body, and a lead wire securely sandwiched in between the conductive body and the is...	06/14/2005
5499628	Medical electrode 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 e...	03/19/1996
5456705	Medical electrical lead having a torque indicator A body-implantable lead (10) for use in cardiac pacing having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end connected to a medical device, an active fixation device such as a helix electrode (330) extending from the lead body distal end, an electrical...	10/10/1995
5411025	Cardiovascular catheter with laterally stable basket-shaped electrode array An electrophysiological mapping device includes an outer catheter, an inner catheter slidable within the outer catheter, and an electronic activation and recording device for electrically activating electrodes on the inner catheter and/or recording electr...	05/02/1995
5374286	Torque indicator for fixed screw leads A body-implantable lead (10) for use in cardiac pacing having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end connected to a medical device, an active fixation device such as a helix electrode (330) having a distal end and a proximal end, the tissue sec...	12/20/1994
5356428	Non-invasive, radiolucent electrode 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 electr...	10/18/1994
5295482	Large surface area electrode Large surface area electrode for use with a power supply having a more uniform current density distribution for contacting the exposed surface of a living body having a contour. The electrode comprises a layer of flexible conductive material of a predeter...	03/22/1994
5265579	X-ray transparent monitoring electrode and method for making A biomedical monitoring electrode assembly including an X-ray translucent multi-element back electrode assembly adapted to be adhesively attached to the body of a patient, and a reference electrode adapted for positioning remote from the back electrode, p...	11/30/1993
5133356	Biomedical electrode having centrally-positioned tab construction A biomedical electrode which generally comprises a conductor member partially overlapping a separator construction. The conductor member is preferably a thin flat, flexible member having a pad portion and a tab portion. The tab portion overlaps the separa...	07/28/1992
5044368	Diagnostic electrode for use with magnetic resonance imaging An improved intracranial diagnostic electrode for use with magnetic resonance imaging techniques includes an electrode body and at least one metallic contact supported by the body. An electrical lead wire is attached to the contact for connecting the cont...	09/03/1991
4838273	Medical electrode The signal conducting element of a medical electrode of the type bridged to skin by electrolyte and which may be X-ray transparent comprises a thin layer of a conductive paint adhered to a relatively thin supporting substrate, said substrate with adhered ...	06/13/1989
4800887	X ray-transparent electrode for a living body An electrode for a living body comprises a main body consisting of a flexible sheet of graphite and the whole of the electrode is made substantially transparent in regard to X rays so that the electrode is not a hindrance to an X-ray inspection....	01/31/1989
4737343	Gas-sensing optrode An optrode is provided for sensing dissolved gases or volatile components of a solution. A fiber optic is provided through which light from an associated light source is transmitted from a first end to a second end. A bubble forming means, such as a tube,...	04/12/1988
4694835	Biomedical electrode A biomedical electrode comprising a backing, a biocompatible pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), a bonding sheet, an electrical conductor, and an electrolyte composition is shown. The biocompatible PSA coats one surface of the backing. The bonding sheet ha...	09/22/1987
4685467	X-ray transparent medical electrodes and lead wires and assemblies thereof A medical electrode assembly which is otherwise free of metal in the area of attachment to a patient so as to be X-ray transparent in such area has a conductive plastic electrode conductor with a silver plated and chlorided coating of a thickness between ...	08/11/1987
4674511	Medical electrode The signal conducting element of a medical electrode of the type bridged to skin by electrolyte and which may be X-ray transparent comprises a thin layer of a conductive paint adhered to a relatively thin supporting substrate, said substrate with adhered ...	06/23/1987
4637672	Radiotransparent lead assembly for monitoring electrodes A radiotranspaarent lead assembly. A nonconductive clip is provided with two opposing jaws. One jaw is provided with a conductive contact elements to make electrical contact with a monitoring electrode. The clip is connected by a radiotransparent insulate...	01/20/1987
4539995	X-Ray transmissive electrode-shielded wire assembly An electrode and a lead wire therefor used with a device for measuring the electrical signals emanating from a living body, such as a cardiograph or electroencephalograph employed for examination and diagnostic purposes. The electrode consists of two laye...	09/10/1985
4442315	X-Ray transmissive electrode-shielded wire assembly and manufacture thereof An electrode and a lead wire therefor used with a device for measuring the electrical signals emanating from a living body, such as a cardiograph or electroenecephalograph employed for examination and diagnostic purposes. The electrode consists of two lay...	04/10/1984
4370984	X-Ray transparent medical electrode The signal conducting element of a medical electrode of the type bridged to skin by electrolyte and which is required to be X-ray transparent comprises a thin layer of a conductive paint adhered to a relatively thin supporting substrate, said substrate wi...	02/01/1983
4257424	X-ray transparent medical electrode The signal conducting element of a medical electrode of the type bridged to skin by electrolyte and which is required to be X-ray transparent comprises a thin layer of a conductive paint adhered to a relatively thin supporting substrate, said substrate wi...	03/24/1981
4102331	Device for transmitting electrical energy A device which is adapted to transmit electrical energy between an electrical instrument and a living body such as a human body. The device includes a support which has an outer face adapted to be placed in engagement with a surface such as a human skin s...	07/25/1978

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