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There is disclosed an electrode construction of the type including a terminal arrangement and support structure for said terminal arrangement, said support structure adapted for the transcutaneous application of the electrode to a patient. The support structure may be fabricated from a layer of foam

There is disclosed an electrode construction of the type including a terminal arrangement and support structure for said terminal arrangement, said support structure adapted for the transcutaneous application of the electrode to a patient. The support structure may be fabricated from a layer of foam or microporous material, or plural layer employing a combination of both, or from a layer of conductive adhesive. The terminal arrangement may be of single terminal or multi-terminal design, and is provided by a conductive pattern printed on a semi-flexible plastic-like sheet, wherein said pattern is printed with a conductive ink of the type employing a conductive metal, such as silver, in a binder composition. The disclosure also contemplates novel structure for connection of the electrode to a lead wire, as well as several novel, overall designs for the construction of the electrode support means.

대표청구항 ▼

A multi-terminal, disposable medical electrode construction of the type adapted to be adhered to the skin of a patient for operative connection to electrical apparatus such as an electrocardiograph, an electromyograph, nerve or muscle stimulator, or the like, said multi-terminal electrode constructi

A multi-terminal, disposable medical electrode construction of the type adapted to be adhered to the skin of a patient for operative connection to electrical apparatus such as an electrocardiograph, an electromyograph, nerve or muscle stimulator, or the like, said multi-terminal electrode construction comprising, a pair of separate support members, each having one or more apertures formed therein, and one surface thereof including at least a partial adhesive coating for adhering the electrode to the skin of a patient; a single, semi-flexible sheet of plastic-like material affixed to an opposite surface of each said separate support member; terminal means for transmitting electrical signals on said semi-flexible sheet material, said terminal means providing terminal portions corresponding in number to, and in positional alignment with the apertures formed in said separate support members, such that the respective support members of said multi-terminal electrode construction are effectively joined in assembled relation by said semi-flexible sheet, with said sheet providing a hinge between the respective separate support members, enabling the support members to flex independently with respect to each other to conform to the contour of the patient.