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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.

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A method of fabricating a disposable medical electrode assembly including a cover, said method comprising the steps of: providing a strip including, a first layer of material having an adhesively coated surface, which layer will provide the support layer for the electrode assembly, and a second laye

A method of fabricating a disposable medical electrode assembly including a cover, said method comprising the steps of: providing a strip including, a first layer of material having an adhesively coated surface, which layer will provide the support layer for the electrode assembly, and a second layer in the form of a first release liner covering and engaged with said adhesively coated surface; forming an opening in said strip extending through said first layer and said first release liner; mounting a terminal member and a porous matrix with respect to said opening; removing said first release liner to expose the adhesively coated side of said strip, while leaving said porous matrix and said terminal means in place; applying a second release liner to the exposed adhesively coated surface of said strip, which liner is aperture free and overlies and protects said matrix and said adhesively coated surface of the support layer, said second release liner thereby providing a cover for said electrode assembly; severing the completed electrode assembly from said strip.