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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| RE43050 | Medical electrode and release liner configurations facilitating packaged electrode characterization An electrode includes a conductive adhesive layer and a conductive foil layer having a void therein. One such electrode may be mounted in conjunction with another electrode upon a release liner having one or more openings therein to facilitate electrical signal exch... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8078288 | Electrode system for a physiological stimulator A physiological power source is coupled to a signal coupler/decoupler through a conductive line. The signal coupler/decoupler includes a proximal signal port, connected to the physiological power source through the first conductive line, and separate distal signal p... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8005552 | Assessing medical electrode condition The invention presents an apparatus and techniques for determining whether a medical electrode, such as a defibrillation electrode coupled to an automated external defibrillator, is in a condition for replacement. The determination can be made as a function of one o... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7904180 | Capacitive medical electrode Medical electrodes in embodiments of the teachings may include one or more of the following features: (a) a metallic conductor, (b) the metallic conductor sandwiched between a first dielectric layer adjacent a top surface of the metallic conductor and a second diele... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7848824 | Sealed medical electrode package A sealed medical electrode package comprises first and second electrodes each comprising a conductive layer (14) disposed on one major surface of a flexible nonconductive backing sheet (10). The electrodes are disposed with their conductive layers (... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7822488 | Self-storing medical electrodes The present invention provides a self-storing medical electrode (10) that does not require packaging, enclosures, or other means to house and to protect various electrode components. According to one aspect, the invention provides an electrode comprising an e... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7742828 | Medical electrode suitable for high-energy stimulation A medical electrode, and a method of making a medical electrode. The electrode comprises an electrode member having a top face and a bottom face; disconnected regions of electrically conductive material in electrical contact with the top face of the electrode member... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7729784 | Contact electrode An electrode generally comprises a body, which makes up the electrode and which is formed as a thin flexible polymeric substance such as urethane foam. The electrode body includes a central inner conductive area, which is associated with a first electrode connector.... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7697998 | Electrode with edge protection A medical electrode includes a conductive flexible member having a top side and a bottom side with a connector in contact with a flexible member for establishing electrical contact with an external apparatus. An oversize non-conductive flexible sheet covers the cond... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7697997 | Multifunction electrode pad A multifunction electrode (MFE) pad, which includes a multi-strand conductor having one end in the form of dispersed carbon fibers, and another end adapted for connection to a defibrillation unit. A conductive substrate is in electrical communication with one end of... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7697999 | Moisture resistant electrode with edge protection A medical electrode includes a conductive flexible member having a top side and a bottom side with a connector in contact with a flexible member for establishing electrical contact with an external apparatus. An oversize non-conductive flexible sheet covering the co... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7590456 | Triangular or crescent shaped defibrillation electrode A defibrillation electrode for application to the front of the chest of a patient, the electrode comprising a metallic layer, a conductive liquid-containing layer in contact with the metallic layer and configured to contact the skin of the patient, an adhesive layer... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7526345 | Assessing medical electrode condition The invention presents an apparatus and techniques for determining whether a medical electrode, such as a defibrillation electrode coupled to an automated external defibrillator, is in a condition for replacement. The determination can be made as a function of one o... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7489972 | Method of detecting when electrode pads have been handled or removed from their package Handling or removal of a pair of pre-connected defibrillator electrode pads from their package, or a compartment in the defibrillator, is detected in order to effectively time the issuance of prompts to guide the user. Detection occurs when an impedance level betwee... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7392096 | Multifunction electrode and method of making same A transcutaneous electrode is disclosed having a sheet electrode of an electrically-conductive material with an electrically conductive layer affixed to a major portion of the lower surface thereof. A pad of electrically-conductive gel is applied to the lower surfac... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7351208 | Respiration monitoring system and method An impedance variation respiration monitor determines the variation in human body impedance between two electrodes coupled to the surface of the body. One of the two electrodes is attached to the thorax below the armpit and the other of the two electrodes is attache... | 04/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7311560 | Return pad cable connector A return pad cable connector, in accordance with the present disclosure, for use with a disposable return pad, includes a cord having a conductive wire disposed therethrough which conductive wire interconnects the return pad cable connector to an electrosurgical ene... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7310553 | Integrated resuscitation A resuscitation system that includes at least two defibrillation electrodes configured to be applied to the exterior of the chest of a patient for delivering a defibrillation shock, a source of one or more ECG signals from the patient, a defibrillation circuit for d... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7291162 | Body jumpers to restore energy flow in a human body to its natural pathway A method of restoring energy in the human body to its natural pathway using body jumpers. The body jumpers are either a set of two or three electrical conducting pads which are interconnected. The method involves proper placement of the body jumpers on a human body ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7280873 | Treatment of oropharyngeal disorders by application of neuromuscular electrical stimulation A method for treating an oropharyngeal disorder in a patient by neuromuscular electrical stimulation includes selectively placing a plurality of electrodes in electrical contact with tissue of a pharyngeal region of the patient. The method also includes the steps of... | 10/09/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7245974 | Defibrillation electrode pad assembly including CPR pad Electrode assemblies are provided, in which a pair of electrodes is joined by a central member. In some implementations, the electrode assemblies are foldable, and are configured to facilitate correct placement on a patient's chest. Some electrode assemblies include... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7236829 | Implantable leadless cardiac device with flexible flaps for sensing A technique for performing sensing operations in the body subcutaneously employs, in combination, the housing of an electrical stimulator such as a pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter defibrillator and an integral flap member of flexible insulative sheet materi... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7229307 | Return pad cable connector An electrosurgical system is provided which includes an electrosurgical energy source; a return pad including a conductive surface; and a return pad cable connector selectively connectable to the electrosurgical generator. The return pad cable connector includes a c... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7220235 | Method and apparatus for enhancement of chest compressions during CPR An apparatus for assisting a rescuer in performing chest compressions during CPR on a victim, the apparatus comprising a pad or other structure configured to be applied to the chest near or at the location at which the rescuer applies force to produce the chest comp... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7221981 | Electrode geometries for efficient neural stimulation Electrodes designed in accordance with the present invention may selectively employ arc shaped contacts; variations in contact number, positioning, spacing, and/or distribution; variations in contact area, size, or periphery; and/or on-electrode conductive links or ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7200444 | Method and device for electro-acupuncture The present invention provides a principally novel method and a device for percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and electro-acupuncture. It consists of inserting the needles/electrodes into the prescribed acupuncture/trigger points at slant angles so that the e... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7191735 | Electric animal deterrent for contact with underlying ground system The present invention provides a high voltage pulse generator used for deterring animals where the high voltage pulses are delivered to the animal through an electrical conductor that lays directly on the ground and is not insulated from the underlying ground system... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7177705 | Surface electrode for electrical stimulation of tissue A surface electrode for long-term electrical communication with a skin surface of a patient, the surface electrode including: (a) a highly-conductive foil, for operatively connecting to a power source, for communication of an electrical signal between the highly-con... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7171266 | Electro-acupuncture device with stimulation electrode assembly An electro-acupuncture device for controlling nausea. The device includes a base unit which is includes a wrist-watch like housing, circuitry for generating electro-acupuncture stimulus disposed within the housing, and a strap for securing the housing to the wrist. ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7171269 | Method of analysis of medical signals A method of analysis of medical signals which uses wavelet transform analysis to decompose cardiac signals. Apparatus for carrying out the method, and cardiac apparatus adapted to employ the method are also described. ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7169644 | Method of making multifunction electrode A transcutaneous electrode is disclosed having a sheet electrode of an electrically-conductive material with an electrically conductive layer affixed to a major portion of the lower surface thereof. A pad of electrically-conductive gel is applied to the lower surfac... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7162304 | System for measuring cardiac rhythm parameters for assessment of spinal cord stimulation A neuro-stimulation system and method are provided which can monitor EKG signals and provide electrical stimulation. The system comprises a stimulation lead having at least one stimulating electrode on the lead and an IPG having a case and connectors. The connectors... | 01/09/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7139615 | Single separable electrode and self-contained pad viability tester A single separable electrode that includes a plurality of separable electrically connected electrode sections. ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7120503 | Sterile disposable internal defibrillation paddles A disposable internal defibrillator paddle providing for a more economical and easier defibrillation procedure than non disposable paddles. The disposable paddle contains: (a) a handle attached to a shaft attached to a spoon, the spoon having a receiving unit, and t... | 10/10/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7085601 | External atrial defibrillator and method for personal termination of atrial fibrillation An atrial defibrillator includes a portable, non-implantable housing, a pair of defibrillator pads, a shock generator, and an analyzer. The pads are applied to the outside of a patient's body, and the shock generator delivers a shock to the patient via the pads. The... | 08/01/2006 |
