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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7502654 | Electrode device having recessed part The invention provides an electrode device that prevents disconnection of an electrode layer effectively by reducing stress at the time when a recess is formed. An electrode device (10) has a protrusion (70), which projects upward, in the part o... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7424319 | Electrode assembly and a system with impedance control An electrode assembly arranged to carry out a bioelectrical interaction with an individual, said electrode assembly comprising a conductive material having a contact surface arranged to be brought into contact with a receiving area of the individual's skin, said con... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7403807 | Medical electrode with peripheral edge of conductor sealed from electrolyte A medical electrode for conducting an electrical current to or from the skin of a patient. The electrode comprises a thin, flexible metallic conductor, a layer of electrolyte in electrical contact with the conductor and positioned to be in electrical contact with th... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7269462 | Medical electrodes with long storage life Medical electrodes are provided for use in applications that require long shelf life and/or shelf life at high temperatures. Some electrodes include high temperature adhesives and/or foams and an encapsulated electrolyte. ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7171276 | Hydrogel and scrim assembly for use with electro-acupuncture device with stimulation electrodes A hydrogel and scrim assembly adapted for use with an electro-acupuncture device to enhance electrical conduction between the device and the skin and to provide an impedance matching layer between the device and the skin. The assembly includes a scrim with conductiv... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7146228 | Skin electrode with a by-pass element The present invention concerns an electrode for establishing electrical contact with the skin. The electrode comprises an electrically conductive gel (12) covering a part of a first side of an electrically conductive layer (4) and an electrically condu... | 12/05/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7099713 | Skin conduction and transport systems Surfactants useful for enhancing the electrical conduction of electrodes attached to the surface of a patient. The surfactants are also useful in transport of materials in and out of the body of a patient (animal or human) and in the measurement of disease states. T... | 08/29/2006 |
| 6933478 | Joint heat An electric heating device that is constructed in a unique fashion that allows it to be drapeable so that its three-dimensional, ‘scoop-like’ shape fits the curvature of a relaxed shoulder, a crooked knee or a crooked elbow, and is held in place by an adjustable... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6845272 | Skin electrode An electrode for establishing electrical contact with the skin is disclosed, said electrode having a low impedance and comprising an electrically conductive metallic layer (4) and an electrically conductive gel (12) attached to said metallic layer, whe... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6788979 | Electrical stimulation compress kit An electrical stimulation device method provides for exact repeatable positioning of stimulation pads onto a body part. The device includes a flexible member for contacting a body part and hook/loop members for tightly supporting the flexible member against the body... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6757556 | Electrode sensor The present invention involves an electrode sensor attachable to a substrate for sensing electrical activity of a patient. The electrode sensor comprises an elongated conductive body having first and second ends, wherein the first end is adapted to contact the patie... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6731965 | Corrosion prevention in biomedical electrodes A non-polarizable, silver/silver chloride biomedical electrode that is protected against corrosion during its shelf life by an organic corrosion retarding agent, preferably selected from the group consisting of mercaptans and azoles. ... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6711427 | Skin abrading medical electrode mounting and packaging system A unitary electrode mounting and packaging system for roughening the skin of a patient and applying an electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring electrode to the skin in a single step. A sheet of a thin plastic material is folded over itself to form a U-shaped carrier havi... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6654626 | Electrode array system for measuring electrophysiological signals An array of electrodes is constructed to allow the user to easily adjust to the correct size of the patient's head. The array is self-adhesive, pre-gelled and disposable. The array fits easily over the temple and forehead areas where EEG signals can be ac... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6650922 | Biological electrode A biological electrode includes an electrode element having electroconductivity with respect to a living body, the biological electrode used by disposing said electrode element at a predetermined position, and the electrode element being made of biodegrad... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6640118 | Squeezable electrode assembly There is provided a skin engageable, electrode assembly for making selectable contact with the skin. The electrode facilitates the selective collection of electrical data and/or provides selective electrical stimulation. The electrode includes a conductiv... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6640122 | EEG electrode and EEG electrode locator assembly The EEG electrode and EEG electrode locator assembly may be used in combination with an EEG electrode locator headgear including a plurality of locator straps connectable to one or more of the EEG electrode locators that form an electrode locator assembly... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6594522 | Therapeutic device for generating low-or middle-frequency electromagnetic waves An electric therapeutic device having easy operability and improved therapy effects for treating the affected part of a user with electric current flowing from a conductor (3) attached to the affected part, including a hot water or cold water circulator (... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6567706 | Electrode for muscle stimulation The invention provides an electrode kit for muscle stimulation to be used in conjunction with a splint, the kit including an electrode carrier attachable to an interior surface of the splint and consisting of a relatively thin, flexible, tray-like member;... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6526303 | Disposable defibrillation and external pacing electrode The present disclosure relates to a defibrillation/pacing electrode that comprises an electrode body, a conductor element, and an adhesive layer. When the electrode is in use, electrically conductive gel can be placed between the electrode and the patient... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6510333 | Sensor for biopotential measurements A sensor for biopotential measurements is designed to detect low voltage electrical signals on a subject's skin surface. A plurality of soft elastomeric bristles are arranged about the surface of the skin. Various bristles contain a wick, made of polyolef... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6477411 | Bioelectrode having a crushable hydrating assembly and associated method A hydratable bioelectrode for use in an iontophoretic delivery device comprising a hydrating component and a bioelectrode component. The hydrating component includes a cradle having a chamber containing one or more fluid containing ampule(s) and ampule br... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6453205 | Reducing skin damage in use of medical electrodes A medical electrode assembly includes a conductive electrode, an electrically insulative backing layer on one side of the electrode, an electrically conductive coupling agent in contact with another side of the electrode, an attachment mechanism rigidly c... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6330473 | Structures for supporting porous electrode elements A catheter assembly comprising a elongated, flexible support structure having an axis. The assembly also includes an elongated porous electrode assembly carried by the support structure along the axis for contact with tissue. The elongated porous electrod... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6317629 | Iontophoretic drug delivery apparatus An iontophoretic delivery device (10) is provided. Device (10) has an electronic circuit (32) having electronic components such as batteries (30) mounted thereon. Device (10) also includes a pair of electrode assemblies (18, 19). The electronic circuit (3... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6301493 | Reservoir electrodes for electroencephalograph headgear appliance This invention defines a system for monitoring the brain activity of a human patient under anesthesia in order to determine the patient's level of consciousness. The system uses a plurality of receptors which are mounted in predetermined anatomical positi... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6247485 | Miniature valve for filling the reservoir of an apparatus for the transdermal administration of medicine A miniature valve for filling the reservoir of an apparatus for the transdermal administration of a medicine including a) a substrate, b) a fuel charge arranged on the substrate opposite the passage to be opened through it, and c) an electric resistor pla... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6223075 | Iontophoretic delivery device with integral hydrating means The present invention provides methods and apparatus permitting rapid and thorough hydration of an initially dry hydratable matrix element contained within an iontophoretic bioelectrode. The apparatus of the invention comprises a bioelectrode system for i... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6122554 | Electrode assembly for electrotherapy comprising an adherent layer and an absorbent component for supplying water to said adherent layer An electrode assembly for electrotherapy which is usable with a DC current generator which offers divided or biphase emission. The aforementioned assembly contains a conductive component (1) covered with a layer (3) of an adherent material of hydrogel, as... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6119041 | Apparatus and method for linear lesion ablation An apparatus for ablating body tissue, and particularly for creating linear lesions within a chamber of a patient's heart, includes an elongate member having an ablation section. The ablation section includes an infusion tube and a plurality of spaced ele... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6119038 | Handheld skin treatment system and method An exemplary system in accordance with the current invention includes (1) a handholdable or handheld electric skin treatment unit, (2) a recharger assembly including a low voltage power supply and a recharger mount for holding the unit, with an alphanumer... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6076012 | Structures for supporting porous electrode elements A catheter assembly comprising a elongated, flexible support structure having an axis. The assembly also includes an elongated porous electrode assembly carried by the support structure along the axis for contact with tissue. The elongated porous electrod... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6064901 | Biomedical electrode having a disposable electrode and a reusable leadwire adapter that interfaces with a standard leadwire connector A biomedical electrode for an electrocardiograph or similar device is provided. The biomedical electrode includes a disposable electrode having an electrically conductive gel layer and a smooth layer film. The disposable electrode interfaces with a reusab... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6032064 | Electrode array system for measuring electrophysiological signals An array of electrodes is constructed to allow the user to easily adjust to the correct size of the patient's head. The array is self-adhesive, pre-gelled and disposable. The array fits easily over the temple and forehead areas where EEG signals can be ac... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6032077 | Ablation catheter with electrical coupling via foam drenched with a conductive fluid An ablation catheter for ablating tissue, such as endocardial tissue. The ablation catheter includes a foam tip with an electrode embedded therein. Conductive fluid, such as saline solution, is pumped through the foam tip out to the tissue adjacent to the... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5983134 | Electrophoretic cuff apparatus drug delivery system A flexible cuff for wrapping around a part of a limb, that is comprised of multiple biosensing patch units of a required size and shape to fit the body contour for applying to an area of skin. The cuff has an array of flexible porous (polymer) electrodes ... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5983131 | Apparatus and method for electroporation of tissue The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for localized electroporation of tissue. An apparatus includes a perforate electrically insulating layer, a first electrode at a first side of the perforate electrically insulating layer and a secon... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5947920 | Self-contained hydrating system and iontophoresis bioelectrode The present invention provides methods and apparatus permitting at least one hydrating liquid to be maintained in isolation and, when desired, permitting thorough release of the hydrating liquid. In particular, the self-contained hydrating system comprise... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5928142 | Biomedical electrode having a disposable electrode and a reusable leadwire adapter that interfaces with a standard leadwire connector A biomedical electrode for an electrocardiograph or similar device is provided. The biomedical electrode includes a disposable electrode having an electrically conductive gel layer and a smooth layer film. The disposable electrode interfaces with a reusab... | 07/27/1999 |
