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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8170639 | Case for defibrillator electrode pads and release liner A case for defibrillator electrode pads on a release liner is described which protects the pads prior to use and retains them in either an electrically connected or electrically disconnected configuration. When the case is closed, spring contacts on opposite sides o... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8165655 | Medical electrode A medical electrode is provided for detecting and transmitting electric pulses from the body surface of a patient to an electric pulse processor. The medical electrode includes an outer carrier and at least one inner carrier (3, 3′, 3″). The outer carrier... | 04/24/2012 |
| 7444177 | EKG recording accessory system (EKG RAS) The invention is a precordial pad for positioning EKG electrodes on a patient for anatomically correct and repeatable placement. Data can be transmitted from the EKG pad of the invention by wire or wireless means. The pad includes a sizing aid, and a positioning dev... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7366561 | Robotic trajectory guide A surgical alignment device is shown that is controlled remotely through the use of an actuator, where the actuator in turn controls at least one local adjustment device. The alignment device is suited for neurosurgery, although it is not exclusively limited to neur... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7366558 | Electrode for obtaining a biopotential signal An electrode for obtaining a biopotential signal from the skin of a subject. The electrode comprises an adhesive element, an electrode body, an electrically conductive electrode pad, a sponge element, soaked with conductive gel, and means for skin abrasion. The mean... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7363069 | EMG electrode apparatus and positioning system A system for detecting and analyzing electrical activity in the anatomy of an organism underlying an electrode array provides signals corresponding to electrical activity adjacent each electrode. Such signals are correlated to the underlying anatomy of the organism ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7359744 | Body surface bio-potential sensor having multiple electrodes and apparatus including the same In a body surface bio-potential sensor, and an apparatus for detecting biomedical signals having the same, the body surface bio-potential sensor includes a flexible membrane having a wire layer, a plurality of electrodes attached on a first surface of the membrane a... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354195 | Temperature measuring device and temperature measuring method A temperature measuring device and a temperature measuring method are provided which are capable of obtaining precise measured temperature values with respect even to old persons, sucklings or infants, which device may be formed into a disposable type according to n... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7286865 | EKG recording accessory system (EKG RAS) The invention is a precordial pad for positioning EKG electrodes on a patient for anatomically correct and repeatable placement. Data can be transmitted from the EKG pad of the invention by wire or wireless means. The pad includes a sizing aid, and a positioning dev... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7264499 | Power entry assembly for an electrical distribution system A power entry assembly for an electrical distribution system, the power entry assembly includes at least one conductor carrier and a housing connected to the at least one conductor carrier. The housing includes a first orientation relative to the at least one conduc... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7252792 | Medical electrode An electrode providing electrical contact with a patient's skin includes a conductive member adapted for connection to an external electrical apparatus and a non-liquid water containing film for electrically interfacing to said patient's skin, the non-liquid film be... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7245957 | Snap electrode A medical snap electrode having a conductive tape portion disposed between the cover material and conduction layer of the electrode. The conductive tape portion becomes part of an electrical connection from a top snap, positioned above the cover material, to the con... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7238172 | Deformable medical device for removing a needle The invention concerns a medical device comprising an inflatable sheath (2), a tubing (3) integral with a non-return valve (4), a rigid disc (5) forming a horizontal platform above the chamber (2) and means for receiving (6, 7, ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7232426 | Clip assembly part for use with an adapter to the proximal end of a peg tube Clip assembly part (3) for use with an adapter to the proximal end of a PEG tube. The clip assembly part (3) is configured as a loose spacer part for the external retaining part of the adapter and comprises elements (14, 15) for fixing the PEG t... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7225009 | Apparatus for noninvasively measuring hematocrit and associated methods An interface unit for receiving a body part of a subject at which a noninvasive hematocrit measurement is to be obtained includes a narrow monitoring element with a receptacle for receiving at least a portion of the body part and contacts that are configured for est... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7215989 | Multiple electrode assembly Multiple electrode assemblies provide an electrical connection between a patient's body and monitoring equipment. A multiple electrode assembly requires only half as many assemblies as a conventional single electrode assembly to attach a patient to multiple pieces o... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7204250 | Bio-mask The invention relates to a breathing mask for use in monitoring a patient. The mask can have sensors on the body of the mask and on the associated straps or caps. The mask can be used to monitor breathing problems or to monitor a patient during anesthesia. The data ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7197357 | Wireless ECG system A cardiac monitoring system and, more particularly, a wireless electrocardiograph (ECG) system. The present invention detects electrical signals from a patient's heart and transmits the signals digitally to a remote base station via telemetry. The base station conve... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7186210 | In-vivo method and device for improving diastolic function of the left ventricle A method and device featuring at least one component providing a potential to kinetic converted elastic, magnetic repulsion, or, an elastic and magnetic repulsion, pushing, pulling, or, pulling and pushing, type of radially outward expansive force or pressure to an ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7164939 | Disposable biomedical electrode having multiple connection sites A disposable biomedical electrode is triangular in shape with connection sites for a lead wire formed at the apexes of the triangular shape. ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7142904 | Method and composition for probing the body through the skin A method and composition for probing the body through the skin. In one embodiment of the invention, the method includes providing a medium for interfacing with the skin, applying the medium to the skin at a selected location, and coupling at least two of (a) an elec... | 11/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7127279 | EMG electrode apparatus and positioning system A system for detecting and analyzing electrical activity in the anatomy of an organism underlying an electrode array provides signals corresponding to electrical activity adjacent each electrode. Such signals are correlated to the underlying anatomy of the organism ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7127285 | Systems and methods for electrokinetic delivery of a substance A system for delivering a substance into a body at a treatment site that includes an alternating current source and a plurality of electrodes. Circuitry is connected between the alternating current source and the electrodes for supplying current to the electrodes wh... | 10/24/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7097637 | Safety needle with positive flush A safety needle device and positive flush mechanism for use with a vascular access port. In one embodiment, the combination needle assembly includes a needle, a body and a base, the body being collapsible to expunge fluid therefrom as the needle is withdrawn from a ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7085598 | Biological electrode and connector for the same A conductive member is adapted to be attached onto a living tissue to detect a bioelectrical signal. A retainer retains the conductive member on the living tissue. A lead member is partly brought into contact with the conductive member to lead out the bioelectrical ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7079884 | Biomedical electrode having a mating configuration and its associated method of application to the body An electrode system and the method of arranging the electrodes on the skin of a patient. The electrode system contains a plurality of electrode pads. At least some of the electrode pads have a convex side edge of a predetermined radius of curvature. At least some of... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7069073 | Electrokinetic delivery of medicaments An electrokinetic delivery or diagnostic device for personal use and self-administration of a medicament to a treatment site is provided. The device includes a housing containing a power supply, a first active electrode and a ground tactile electrode. An applicator ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7069088 | Skin cleansing device A skin cleansing device comprising includes two or more electrodes attached to the cleansing pad, a cleansing signal generator for generating an electric cleansing signal, and elements for conveying the cleansing signal from the cleansing signal generator to the ele... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7065410 | Subcutaneous electrode with improved contact shape for transthorasic conduction One embodiment of the present invention provides a lead electrode assembly for use with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator subcutaneously implanted outside the ribcage between the third and twelfth ribs comprising the electrode. ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7039468 | Method and apparatus for treating oropharyngeal disorders with electrical stimulation A simple, non-invasive method and apparatus for treating oropharyngeal disorders provides electrical stimulation to the oropharyngeal region of a patient. The apparatus includes an electrical neuromuscular stimulator that includes a pulse generator for generating a ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7032302 | Dry physiological recording device The present invention relates to a dry physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The dry physiological recording electrode comprising a substrate having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7032301 | Dry physiological recording electrode The present invention relates to a dry physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The dry physiological recording electrode comprising a substrate having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7024762 | Method of making a housing for drug delivery An electrotransport reservoir housing which contains, integrally formed therein, at least one region of conductive material which allows for a liquid and moisture tight barrier, while at the same time providing a means for conducting an electric current therethrough... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7016724 | Electrokinetic delivery system for self-administration of medicaments and methods therefor An electrokinetic delivery system for personal use in self-administration of a medicament to a treatment site on an individual includes a device shaped to conform with the shape of a portion of an individual's finger from a tip thereof to a location past the first f... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7008798 | Cyanine dyes as labeling reagents for detection of biological and other materials by luminescence methods The present invention pertains to luminescent dyes and methods for covalently attaching the dyes to a component or mixture of components so that the components may be detected and/or quantified by luminescence detection methods. The dyes are cyanine and cyanine-type... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6973344 | EMG electrode apparatus and positioning system A system for detecting and analyzing electrical activity in the anatomy of an organism underlying an electrode array provides signals corresponding to electrical activity adjacent each electrode. Such signals are correlated to the underlying anatomy of the organism ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6965799 | Therapy and monitoring electrodes with patient accommodating features Medical electrode arrangements are provided for electrotherapy and monitoring applications. In one embodiment, each electrode arrangement includes a smaller electrode that is releasably attached to the back of a larger electrode. For adult applications, the larger e... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6952605 | Pneumatic release mechanism for a patient contacting article A patient contacting assembly comprising a patient contacting member that secures to the surface of a patient by means of an adhesive disposed between the patient contacting member and the patient. A channel is defined through the patient contacting member to enable... | 10/04/2005 |
