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20080249393 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCEMENT AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT OF ANALYTE MEASUREMENT SIGNALS - While measuring analytes in an object, movements between the object and a device that is taking the measurement may adversely effect the accuracy of the measurements. A probe that engages an object includes a sticky surface that comes into contact with the object to alleviate the relative movement between the probe and the object. The sticky substance can be applied in a variety of manners and embodiments and in general, helps to reduce the relative movement. In addition, the probe may include the ability to apply pressure to the object. The pressure can range from a slight pressure to help reduce relative movement to a pressure that exceeds systolic pressure, thereby constricting the flow of blood through the object. | 10-09-2008 |
20080281180 | Electrocardiograph monitoring device and connector - The present invention relates to electrocardiography and to electrode arrangements used in electrocardiographic monitoring devices, and is more particularly related to a pad or patch containing said electrodes which may be used to passively and non-invasively monitor electrical activity generated by a patient's heart from the surface of that patient's chest, and to a connector which allows for fast and simple connection between the pad containing said electrodes and the devices and equipment typically used to monitor and view electrocardiographic information. | 11-13-2008 |
20090076364 | Adherent Device for Sleep Disordered Breathing - An adherent device is configured to adhere to the skin of the patient with an adherent patch, for example breathable tape, coupled to at least four electrodes. The device comprises impedance circuitry coupled to the at least four electrodes and configured to measure respiration of the patient to detect sleep apnea and/or hypopnea. The impedance circuitry may be used to measure hydration of the patient. An accelerometer can be mechanically coupled to the adherent patch such that the accelerometer can be coupled to and move with the skin of the patient. Electrocardiogram circuitry to generate an electrocardiogram signal may be coupled to at least two of the at least four electrodes to detect the sleep apnea and/or hypopnea. | 03-19-2009 |
20090171182 | Method and apparatus for mounting a data transmission device in a communication system - Method and apparatus for mounting a data transmission device in a communication system including and adhesive pad with pull tab and raised border portions is provided. The adhesive pad may also include a flexible band to fit around the patient's arm to firmly secure the adhesive pad onto the patient's skin. The flexible band is size adjustable. The pull tab and raised borders on the adhesive pad permit easy single handed application and removal process of the adhesive pad by the patient. | 07-02-2009 |
20090209840 | ELECTRODE CHAIN - A medical electrode includes a moderately conductive flexible member having a top side and a bottom side with a plurality of highly conductive patterns disposed on the conductive flexible member bottom side in a spaced apart relationship. A moderately highly conductive layer disposed on the conductive flexible member bottom side and covering the conductive patterns, for adhering the electrode to a patient's skin. A connector is provided for establishing electrical contact with an external apparatus. The connector includes a leadwire having conductive portions in electrical communication with the patterns and non-conductive portions between the patterns. | 08-20-2009 |
20090287075 | BIOLOGICAL SIGNAL MEASUREMENT SENSOR - A biological signal measurement sensor is to be fixed to a living body with an adhesive. The biological signal measurement sensor includes: a surface, which is to be in contact with a part of the living body; and a first portion, which is opposite to the surface and to which the adhesive is to be attached. At least a part of the first portion has a first patterned indented shape. | 11-19-2009 |
20090292194 | Chiropractic Care Management Systems and Methods - An adherent device may be placed on a patient's chest for monitoring heart rate variability for chiropractic care. The device may comprise an adherent patch configured to adhere to the patient continuously for an extended period, for example an extended period of one week, and the HRV can be determined for the extended period. Two or more electrodes may be used to measure a cardiac signal and determine the HRV. The device may comprise accelerometers to measure at least one of posture, flexion/extension or lateral movement of the patient. The device may be placed on the patient and used in the clinic, and the patient may be sent home from the clinic with the adherent device. The device may wirelessly transmit heart rate data to an external device, such as a handheld monitor, that the chiropractor may consult during treatment. | 11-26-2009 |
20090318793 | Disposable Patch and Reusable Sensor Assembly for Use in Medical Device Localization and Mapping Systems - An patch and sensor assembly for use in an EP mapping system has two portions: a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The reusable portion houses the biosensors used in magnetic based location and mapping systems and the electrical lead necessary to communicate between the biosensor and the mapping system. The reusable portion may also contain a portion of the electrode necessary to receive electrical signals from the body of the patient. The disposable portion of the patch and sensor assembly contains an adhesive covered flexible patch having at least a portion of the electrode used to receive electrical signals form the body of the patient and may contain the electrical lead necessary to communicate such an electrical signal to the mapping system. The disposable portion contains a receptacle adapted to receive and mechanically secure the reusable portion to the disposable portion of the assembly. Such a patch and sensor assembly is useful in hybrid magnetic and impedance based location and mapping systems such as those used in electrophysiology. | 12-24-2009 |
20100016702 | High Impedance Signal Detection Systems and Methods for Use in Electrocardiogram Detection Systems - A biomedical sensor system is disclosed that includes a high impedance conductive electrode having an electrode impedance of at least about 20 kΩ/sq-mil, and a dielectric material on a first side of the electrode for receiving a discharge of an electrical signal from the dielectric material responsive to the presence of a time varying signal adjacent a second side of the dielectric material that is opposite the first side. | 01-21-2010 |
20100036230 | Multiple Electrode Composite Systems and Methods for Use in Electrocardiogram Detection Systems - A biomedical sensor system is disclosed that includes a plurality of electrodes and a contiguous adhesive material that is in contact with each of the plurality of electrodes. In certain embodiments a method is provided that includes the step of applying a first surface of adhesive material to a patient wherein the adhesive material includes at least two electrodes on second surface thereof that is opposite the first surface. The method also includes the step of receiving a time varying signal a first electrode of the at least two electrodes at a first location such that the time varying signal is not received at a second electrode of the at least two electrodes. | 02-11-2010 |
20100049028 | Electrode for living body and device for detecting living signal - A biosignal measurement device includes an electrode and a signal processing member. The electrode includes an insulation sheet having a hole, a device contact portion provided on the top surface of the insulation sheet and a body contact portion provided on the bottom surface of the insulation sheet, the device contact portion and the body contact portion electrically connected to each other via the hole. The signal processing member includes an externally exposed terminal to make surface contact with the device contact portion, an analog signal processing unit, an A/D signal converter and a digital signal processing unit. Also, the device contact portion and the body contact portion are formed of a material which is both conductive and adhesive. Accordingly, the signal processing member may be directly attached. Noise may be reduced. Also, a biosignal may be accurately measured. | 02-25-2010 |
20100076294 | System and Method of Prepping Skin Prior to Electrode Application - An electrode is provided that includes a conductive member defining a first side and a second side; a conductive composition disposed on the first side of the conductive member, wherein the conductive composition includes a therapeutically effective quantity of an exfoliant; and an electrical lead in electrical communication with the conductive member. The conductive composition is capable of reducing a level of an impedance of the skin of the subject. | 03-25-2010 |
20100210935 | CHIN ADHESIVE AND METHOD FOR USE - The current invention is an apparatus that comfortably fits on an individual's chin and holds electrodes in place. | 08-19-2010 |
20100234716 | Method and Apparatus for Monitoring Fluid Content within Body Tissues - Methods and devices for monitoring fluid content within body tissues. An adherent device having a support configured to transmit a signal into a body of a patient, and receive a reflected portion of the signal, and adhere to the skin of the patient. In many embodiments, the adherent device includes an ultrasonic transducer and other sensors. In many embodiments, the ultrasonic transducer is used in coordination with the other sensors to predict a cardiac decompensation. | 09-16-2010 |
20100240982 | System for the Assessment of Sleep Quality in Adults and Children - Systems and methods for assessment of sleep quality in adults and children are provided. These techniques include an apparatus worn above the forehead containing the circuitry for collecting and storing physiological signals. The apparatus integrates with a sensor strip and a nasal mask to obtain the physiological signals for the user. The form factor of this apparatus is comfortable, easy to self-apply, and results in less data artifacts than conventional techniques for capturing physiological data for analyzing sleep quality. Neuro-respiratory signals are analyzed using means to extract more accurate definitions of the frequency and severity of sleep discontinuity, sleep disordered breathing and patterns of sleep architecture. Biological biomarkers and questionnaire responses can also be compared to a database of healthy and chronically diseased patients to provide a more accurate differential diagnosis and to help determine the appropriate disease management recommendations. | 09-23-2010 |
20100261992 | MULTI-ELECTRODE STRUNG ON A COMMON CONNECTOR - A medical electrode includes a moderately conductive flexible member having a top side and a bottom side with a plurality of highly conductive patterns disposed on the conductive flexible member bottom side in a spaced apart relationship. A moderately highly conductive layer disposed on the conductive flexible member bottom side and covering the conductive patterns, for adhering the electrode to a patient's skin. A connector is provided for establishing electrical contact with an external apparatus. The connector includes a leadwire having conductive portions in electrical communication with the conductive patterns and non-conductive portions between the conductive patterns. Control over conductivity between the leadwire conductive portion and the conductive pattern is provided. | 10-14-2010 |
20100298687 | WEARABLE MONITORING APPARATUS AND DRIVING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a wearable monitoring apparatus and a driving method thereof. The wearable monitoring apparatus comprises: a sensor unit for measuring a biological signal from a human body, wherein the sensor unit is adhered to a skin; and a control unit for searching a location of the sensor unit, supplying power to the sensor unit, and receiving and processing the biological signal from the sensor unit, wherein the control unit is formed to be wearable. | 11-25-2010 |
20100317958 | INTEGRATED WIRELESS PATCH FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING - A sensor system in accordance with the present invention comprises a plane member, a plurality of electrodes within the plane member, adapted to contact a human body to detect and monitor human generated voltages. The sensor can be applied to monitor a variety of applications relating to health, disease progression, fitness and wellness. Some of the specific applications include the monitoring of ECG, EEG, EMG, glucose, electrolytes, body hydration, dehydration, tissue state and wounds. Various aspects of the invention are shown by illustrating certain embodiments. Many other embodiments can be used to implement the invented schemes. | 12-16-2010 |
20100324404 | ICG/ECG MONITORING APPARATUS - An ICG/ECG electrode includes a first electrode and a second electrode, wherein at least one of the first or second electrode senses both an ICG signal and an ECG voltage signal. A physiologic parameter monitoring apparatus includes a set of electrodes, including an electrode for sensing both an ICG voltage signal and an ECG voltage signal corresponding to a patient. The apparatus further includes an ICG monitor for processing the ICG voltage signal sensed by the electrode and an ECG monitor for processing the ECG voltage signal sensed by the same electrode. | 12-23-2010 |
20110009729 | APPARATUS FOR MEASURING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS - Provided is an apparatus for measuring physiological signals by distributing modules according to functions. The physiological signal measuring apparatus includes first and second detection electrodes, a physiological signal detection module, a power supply module, and a connection line. The first and second detection electrodes are adhered to a target skin to detect physiological signals. The physiological signal detection module is installed at the first detection electrode to generate physiological signal data from the physiological signals detected by the first and second detection electrodes. The power supply module is installed at the second detection electrode to supply power to the physiological signal detection module. The connection line connects the physiological signal detection module and the power supply module. | 01-13-2011 |
20110021901 | PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR WITH OFFSET ADHESIVE LAYER - An exemplary sensor includes a sensor pad defining a perimeter, a light source, a light detector, and an adhesive layer. The light source is configured to generate near-infrared light and transmit the near-infrared light through part of a patient's body. The light detector is configured to receive the near-infrared light generated by the light source after it has traveled through part of the patient's body. The light received by the light detector indicates an amount of oxygen in the part of the patient's body through which the near-infrared light traveled. The adhesive layer is offset relative to the sensor pad to, for example, allow a clinician to easily remove the sensor from the patient. | 01-27-2011 |
20110021902 | REAL-TIME ELECTROCARDIOGRAM MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD, PATCH-TYPE ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH, TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a real-time electrocardiogram monitoring system and method, a patch-type electrocardiograph and a telecommunication apparatus. The real-time electrocardiogram monitoring system includes: a patch-type electrocardiograph which is attached to a skin of a subject in the form of a patch, measures an electrocardiogram of the subject, and generates and transmits first electrocardiogram data of a first frame format for near-field transmission of the measured electrocardiogram signal; a relay-type communication device which receives the first electrocardiogram data from the patch-type electrocardiograph, extracts electrocardiogram data, and combines the extracted electrocardiogram with identification information of the subject to generate second electrocardiogram data of a second frame format for far-field transmission; a monitoring server which receives the second electrocardiogram data from the relay-type communication device, extracts the electrocardiogram data and the subject identification information, and classifies, stores and outputs in real time the electrocardiogram data based on the subject identification information; and a repository which classifies and stores the electrocardiogram data. The real-time electrocardiogram monitoring system further includes: a broadcasting server which relays the electrocardiogram stored by the monitoring server to a remote place; and a viewer which views the electrocardiogram data received from the broadcasting server. | 01-27-2011 |
20110028823 | Biomedical electrode configuration for suppressing movement artifact - A biomedical sensor for detecting EMG signals may include a non-conducting fixed framework supporting a symmetrical arrangement of four electrode surfaces, configured as two signal detection contacts, each with a respective associated signal reference contact. The mechanical and electrical configuration act together to suppress movement artifact. | 02-03-2011 |
20110098549 | System and a method for monitoring - A disposable monitor, including an adhesive sensing unit that includes a flexible conductive wire of length that does not exceed few centimeters; wherein when the adhesive sensing unit is attached to the skin of a person the flexible conductive wire changes an electrical parameter in response to movements of the skin; wherein the adhesive sensing unit wirelessly transmits electromagnetic signals that are indicative of values of the electrical parameter of the flexible conductive wire. | 04-28-2011 |
20110144470 | BODY ADHERENT PATCH WITH ELECTRONICS FOR PHYSIOLOGIC MONITORING - In one configuration, an adherent device to adhere to a skin of a subject includes a stretchable base layer having an upper side and a lower side and an adhesive coating on the lower side to adhere the base layer to the skin of the subject. The base layer has at least two openings extending therethrough, each of the at least two openings having a size. The adherent device also includes a stretchable covering layer positioned above and adhered to the base layer with an adhesive to define at least two pockets. The adherent device also includes at least two gels, each gel having a size larger than the size of openings to retain the gel substantially within the pocket, and a circuit carrier supported with the stretchable base layer to measure at least one physiologic signal of the subject. Other configurations and methods are also claimed. | 06-16-2011 |
20110237924 | PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM - A physiological data collection system facilitates acquiring, recording, transferring and analyzing physiological signals generated from the skin of a human subject that may be used in generating an electrocardiogram for a patient in a continuous manner over an extended period of time of twenty four to forty eight hours. The physiological data collection system is an assembly of a disposable physiological sensor device and a reusable data collection module. Collected physiological data may be transmitted for analysis via either a cable or a wireless communication system. | 09-29-2011 |
20110245648 | Biosensor Remote Collection Packaging System with Bioinformatics Processing - A biosensor kit and method for use thereof for at-home collection of biosensor data having one or more biosensors with a top patch-shaped layer affixed to a bottom patch-shaped layer, the layers being made of cushioning sheet material, such as medical foam tape, and having a biosensor circuit disposed between the layers such that the top layer and bottom layer form a protective, dual-mode encapsulation of the biosensor circuit for cushioning against the skin or a garment of a wearer, and for protection of the biosensor circuit during shipment and handling. The kit further includes a carrier card of suitable size to receive and carry the biosensors in a substantially flat, co-planar arrangement in a substantially flat envelope or pouch for shipment through flat piece mail or postal service. The cushioning sheet material of the biosensor layers is sufficient packing material to avoid requiring additional protective packing material. | 10-06-2011 |
20110282178 | ADHESIVE STRAP FOR FOETAL MONITORING TRANSDUCERS AND THE LIKE - The invention relates to a system ( | 11-17-2011 |
20110288393 | ELECTRODE SYSTEM FOR TRANSDERMAL CONDUCTION OF ELECTRIC SIGNALS, AND A METHOD OF USE THEREOF - There is disclosed a system of electrodes used for transdermal conduction of electric signals and a method of use thereof, the said system comprising a plurality of electrode parts ( | 11-24-2011 |
20110295100 | MICRONEEDLE ELECTRODE - In certain variations, methods, systems and/or devices for enhancing conductivity of an electrical signal through a subject's skin using one or more microneedle electrodes are provided. A microneedle electrode may be applied to the subject's skin by placing the microneedle electrode in direct contact with the subject's skin. The microneedles of the microneedle electrode may be inserted into the skin such that the microneedles pierce stratum corneum of the skin up to or through dermis of the skin. An electrical signal passes or is conducted through or across the microneedle electrode and the subject's skin, where impedance of the microneedle electrode is minimal and greatly reduced compared to existing technologies. | 12-01-2011 |
20120089000 | Ambulatory Electrocardiographic Monitor For Providing Ease Of Use In Women And Method Of Use - A method for performing ambulatory electrocardiographic monitoring on an adult female is provided. An ambulatory ECG monitor, that includes a plurality of sensing electrodes coupled to self-powered sensing circuitry, is provisioned. A monitoring site is located on the surface of a patient's chest at midline and above the body of the sternum adjacent to the fourth and fifth intercostal spaces between the breasts in the upper portion of the intermammary cleft. The electrodes are aligned and placed along the midline. Interference from breast tissue with placement of the ambulatory monitor at the monitoring site is evaluated. The ambulatory ECG monitor is removably adhered to the monitoring site clear of any breast tissue interference for the duration of monitoring. ECG data is sensed through the sensing electrodes at the monitoring site and the sensed ECG data is recorded into the sensing circuitry. | 04-12-2012 |
20120089001 | Ambulatory Electrocardiographic Monitor And Method Of Use - A method for performing ambulatory electrocardiographic monitoring is provided. An ambulatory ECG monitor, that includes a plurality of sensing electrodes coupled to self-powered sensing circuitry, is provisioned. A monitoring site is located on the surface of a patient's chest at midline and above the body of the sternum adjacent to the fourth and fifth intercostal spaces. The electrodes are aligned and placed along the midline. The ambulatory ECG monitor is removably adhered to the monitoring site for the duration of monitoring. ECG data is sensed through the sensing electrodes at the monitoring site and the sensed ECG data is recorded into the sensing circuitry. | 04-12-2012 |
20120143033 | CENTER RIDGE ECG MONITORING ELECTRODE - An ECG electrode assembly is provided. The electrode assembly includes a backing element, an electrode element, and an electrolyte gel. The electrode assembly includes an electrode assembly having a connection portion or ridge located generally in the center of the backing element. The electrode assembly extends through an aperture in the backing element and includes an integrally formed sensing potion located on the side of the backing element opposite the connection portion. | 06-07-2012 |
20120226128 | ELECTRODE FOR LIVING BODY AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING LIVING SIGNAL - A biosignal measurement device includes an electrode and a signal processing member. The electrode includes an insulation sheet having a hole, a device contact portion provided on the top surface of the insulation sheet and a body contact portion provided on the bottom surface of the insulation sheet, the device contact portion and the body contact portion electrically connected to each other via the hole. The signal processing member includes an externally exposed terminal to make surface contact with the device contact portion, an analog signal processing unit, an A/D signal converter and a digital signal processing unit. Also, the device contact portion and the body contact portion are formed of a material which is both conductive and adhesive. Accordingly, the signal processing member may be directly attached. Noise may be reduced. Also, a biosignal may be accurately measured. | 09-06-2012 |
20120265046 | SELF-ADHERING ELECTRODES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A self-adhering sensor for non-invasively attaching to a portion of a skin is provided. The sensor comprises a biocompatible substrate, and an array of solid nanoelectrodes coupled to the biocompatible substrate and configured to self-adhere to the skin. Also provided is a sensor for attaching to a portion of a skin, where the sensor comprises an array of solid electrodes configured to self-adhere to the skin, where each of the solid structures comprises a stem and one or more projections extending out from the stem, where both the stem and the projections are solid. The stem comprises a mechanical stopper to control the extent of penetration of the solid electrodes into the skin. The sensor further comprises an electrolyte coating disposed on one or more of the solid structures. | 10-18-2012 |
20120310069 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER-EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION OF EMG DATA - The system for displaying muscle force data includes a wearable patch and a remote visual display. The wearable patch carries electrodes suitable for sensing electromyographic signals on the skin of the patient. The patch carries circuitry which converts the detected electromyographic signal to a digital output which can be transmitted to the remote visual display. The circuitry relies on filtering to produce a usable digital signal at very low power consumption. The transmitted signal can be used to drive a variety of visual displays, including a conventional hand-held personal communicators and entertainment devices which had been programmed to suitably process the visual display. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310070 | DEVICE FEATURES AND DESIGN ELEMENTS FOR LONG-TERM ADHESION - An electronic device for long-term adhesion to a mammal includes a housing with an electronic component. The electronic device may include a first wing and a second wing, each being integrally formed with the housing. An electrode is positioned on a bottom surface of each of the wings, the electrodes electrically connected to the electronic component. An adhesive layer is provided for adhesion to a surface of the mammal. The adhesive layer may cover a portion of the bottom surfaces of the wings but generally does not cover the electrode or a bottom surface of the housing. A method of applying an electronic device to a mammal includes removing first and second adhesive covers from first and second wings of the electronic device to expose an electrode and an adhesive coated on a bottom surface of each wing. | 12-06-2012 |
20120330126 | MONITORING DEVICE FOR ATTACHMENT TO A SURFACE OF A SUBJECT - The invention provides a monitoring device ( | 12-27-2012 |
20130035580 | Measurement for Autonomic Function - The present invention is an article of manufacture and method for using same, comprising at least two self adhesive sensors having a paired offset potential of consistently below about +/−1.0 mV; and a data gathering device connected to the sensors capable of measuring the voltage difference between the sensors. The sensors preferably are AgCl coated Silver. | 02-07-2013 |
20130102871 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS GENERATION OF STANDARD ECG LEADS AND AN ECG SENSING UNIT THEREFOR - A system for wireless generation of at least one standard ECG lead comprises a plurality of electrodes for application to a subject at separate points thereof and a remote receiver station for generating at least one standard ECG lead from signals detected by a first group of said plurality of electrodes. The system further comprises a wireless sensing unit for generating at least two non-standard ECG signals from bipolar signals detected by a second group of the plurality of electrodes, a processor in the remote receiver station for calculation of a transform synthesizing each generated standard ECG lead from at least two of the non-standard ECG signals, a disconnection unit for disconnection of the first group of electrodes from the subject following the calculation, and a transfer unit for wireless transferring of the non-standard ECG signals to the remote receiver station following the disconnection of the first group of electrodes. | 04-25-2013 |
20130116533 | LONG-TERM CUTANEOUS CARDIAC MONITORING - A system for long-term non-invasive heart monitoring includes (1) a disposable unit that has built-in electrodes, a built-in wire antenna, a watertight chamber that can be opened and closed, and an adhesive surface for cutaneous mounting; (2) an electronic controller that can acquire, process and store physiological signals, and can be fitted into the disposable unit to establish electrical contact with the built-in electrodes; and (3) a portable communication unit that can wirelessly communicate bi-directionally with the electronic controller, and further communicate bi-directionally with a remote service center. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116534 | DETACHABLE BIOLOGICAL SIGNAL MEASURING PAD AND BIOLOGICAL SIGNAL MEASURING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a detachable biological signal measuring pad that may conveniently measure biological signals such as a pulse or body temperature. The biological signal measuring pad includes an adhesive pad main body detachably adhered to a body, a biological signal detecting electrode provided on an adhesive surface of the main body adhered to the body, and a module chip including a memory card mounted on the main body so as to be connected with the electrode and storing biological signals measured in the electrode, and provided on a surface opposite to the adhesive surface. | 05-09-2013 |
20130137957 | THERMAL POWERED MEDICAL DEVICE - A thermal powered medical device generates power from a temperature differential between a living body and a differential temperature source. The power is supplied to power one or more electrical components of the medical device. | 05-30-2013 |
20130172724 | QUICK-RELEASE SELF-CONTAINED MEDICAL ELECTRODE - A medical electrode demonstrates a superior adhesiveness to a patient's skin during medical data acquisition or treatment procedure yet attaining painless electrode removal from the skin when needed. The subject medical electrode is designed with adhesive neutralizer (or remover) solvent fully enveloped in one or several compartments embedded in an adhesive layer of the medical electrode unit. The compartments have a contact with the patient's skin when the electrode is attached thereto. When compressed by a medical personnel, the compartment releases the adhesive remover solvent directly to the skin-adhesive interface, thereby neutralizing (or removing) the adhesive material, thereby easing the electrode removal. The adhesive layer is made from PEO, sodium chloride, and water. The adhesive remover solvent contains isopropyl alcohol. A method of manufacturing the medical electrode is presented. | 07-04-2013 |
20130172725 | BIOMETRIC INFORMATION SENSING DEVICE - A biometric information sensing device for attaching to a body surface of a biological body for sensing the biometric information such as heartbeat, respiration, positioning, or body movement includes at least one piezoelectric layer having piezoelectric conversion function. The piezoelectric layer includes at least one bending portion and at least one adhesive portion, wherein the adhesive portion is directly or indirectly attached to the biological body to sense deformation of the surface of the biological body and the bending portion enhances the deformation to transform into an electrical sensing signal to transmit to a circuit broad, via signal processing and transmits to a remote control unit for analyzing the biometric information of the biological body. The sensitivity is enhanced by the bending portion of the piezoelectric layer to improve signal-to-noise ratio. | 07-04-2013 |
20130197341 | DISPOSABLE ELECTRODE FOR ELECTRO-STIMULATION - An electrode configured to provide electrical contact with a subject's skin and includes a conductive layer and a gel layer. The conductive layer spreads current and transmits electrical signals to and/or receives electrical signals from the subject's skin and has a first conductive surface through which electrical signals are transmitted to and/or received from the subject's skin. The first conductive surface is on a side of the conductive layer that faces toward the subject's skin if the electrode is installed on the subject. The gel layer is formed on the same side of the conductive layer as the first conductive surface. The gel layer has a first interface surface that directly contacts the subject's skin if the electrode is installed on the subject, and to conduct electrical signals between the subject's skin and the first conductive surface. The first interface surface has a surface area larger than that of the first conductive surface. | 08-01-2013 |
20130231546 | ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH MONITORING DEVICE AND CONNECTOR - The present invention relates to electrocardiography and to electrode arrangements used in electrocardiographic monitoring devices. An EKG patch may include a plurality of individual EKG patches, each comprising a base layer and a plurality of electrodes capable of receiving an electrical signal generated by the myocardium of a human heart. Each of the plurality of the individual EKG patches may be stacked on top of each other such that each electrode in an individual patch aligns and contacts with at least one corresponding electrode in an adjacent EKG patch, thereby allowing a free flow of electricity through the plurality of stacked EKG patches, and such that the bottom-most EKG patch may be contacted with the skin of a patient. A temporary or release adhesive may be placed between each of the plurality of EKG patches such that the bottom-most EKG patch may be peeled away from the stack after each use. | 09-05-2013 |
20130245415 | DEVICE FEATURES AND DESIGN ELEMENTS FOR LONG-TERM ADHESION - An electronic device for long-term adhesion to a mammal includes a housing with an electronic component. The electronic device may include a first wing and a second wing, each being integrally formed with the housing. An electrode is positioned on a bottom surface of each of the wings, the electrodes electrically connected to the electronic component. An adhesive layer is provided for adhesion to a surface of the mammal. The adhesive layer may cover a portion of the bottom surfaces of the wings but generally does not cover the electrode or a bottom surface of the housing. A method of applying an electronic device to a mammal includes removing first and second adhesive covers from first and second wings of the electronic device to expose an electrode and an adhesive coated on a bottom surface of each wing. | 09-19-2013 |
20130261422 | DISPOSABLE LOW-PROFILE CONFORMABLE BIOMEDICAL SENSOR - A disposable, low profile biomedical sensor for detecting electrical signals from muscles and which consists of a framework of malleable and flexible component layers supporting an arrangement of conductor leads embedded within electrically conductive, adhesive, cross-linked hydrophilic polymer gel components configured to form signal detection and reference electrode contacts. The combination of component layers provides a sensor and lead cable that is flexible and can be contoured to conform to the underlying musculature. The mechanical and electrical configurations act in synergy to shield the sensor and lead cable from external electrical fields and suppress movement artifact. | 10-03-2013 |
20130274584 | HEURISTIC MANAGEMENT OF PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA - Systems and methods for management of physiological data, for example data obtained from monitoring an electrocardiogram signal of a patient. In one example use, digital data is obtained and episodes of arrhythmias are detected. Snapshots of the digitized ECG signal may be stored for later physician review. One or more techniques may be used to avoid recording of redundant data, while ensuring that at least a minimum number of episodes of each detected arrhythmia can be stored. The system may automatically tailor its data collection to the cardiac characteristics of a particular patient. In one technique, memory is allocated to include for each detectable arrhythmia a memory segment designated to receive ECG snapshots representing only the respective arrhythmia. A shared memory pool may receive additional snapshots of as the designated memory segments fill. | 10-17-2013 |
20130281816 | ECG ACQUISITION AND TREATMENT-RESPONSE SYSTEM FOR TREATING ABNORMAL CARDIAC FUNCTION - A method and system for detecting and treating abnormal cardiac function. The patient's cardiac activity is substantially continuously monitored via a portable wearable device having electrodes and a microcontroller. Features in the monitored cardiac activity indicative of abnormal cardiac function are automatically detected. In response to the detection of an abnormal detected cardiac function, at least one person is automatically alerted of the detected abnormal cardiac function of the patient, and medication may be automatically caused to be administered to the patient. The portable wearable device preferably includes a plurality of electrodes and a microcontroller in communication with the electrodes, adapted to receive sensed cardiac activity signals and create digital signals enabling identification of at least one cardiac parameter. A remote computer server is in communication with the portable wearable device and compares values of the identified cardiac parameter with a range of normal values for the cardiac parameter. | 10-24-2013 |
20130296680 | ARRHYTHMIA DETECTION USING HIDDEN REGULARITY TO IMPROVE SPECIFICITY - A method for identifying a target arrhythmia, for example, atrial fibrillation, with very high specificity includes obtaining heart rhythm data such as EKG data, selecting and analyzing a segment of the data for arrhythmia, if an arrhythmia is found then reanalyzing the segment of data for a hidden regularity that would indicate the data is not the target arrhythmia. If no hidden regularity is found, then identifying the segment as the target arrhythmia. | 11-07-2013 |
20130324828 | BIOLOGICAL ELECTRODE AND ROLL OF BIOLOGICAL ELECTRODE - A biological electrode includes: a substrate which is insulative and flexible; a plurality of electrode terminals which are arranged on a first surface of the substrate, and which are separated from each other at equal intervals and are arranged in one row; and a plurality of electrically conductive members which are arranged on first portions of a second surface of the substrate, and which are not electrically conductive to each other, the plurality of electrically conductive members corresponding to the plurality of electrode terminals, the electrically conductive members each of which is connected to a corresponding one of the electrode terminals and is adapted to be electrically contactable to a living body. The substrate is formed with first separating portions between respective adjacent pairs of sets of one of the electrode terminals and a corresponding one of the electrically conductive members. | 12-05-2013 |
20140039292 | WATERPROOF PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL DETECTION DEVICE - A waterproof physiological signal detection device includes at least one electrode pad, a waterproof base layer, at least one water absorption unit, and a waterproof top layer. The electrode pad is positioned on a top surface of the waterproof base layer, and a first receiving compartment formed therebetween. The water absorption unit is positioned in the first receiving compartment. The water absorption unit has a top engaging the electrode pad and s a bottom engaging the waterproof base layer. The waterproof top layer overlaps the waterproof base layer and forms at least one top layer opening that corresponds to and exposes the at least one electrode pad. An undersurface of a circumference of the top layer opening overlaps a circumference of a top surface of the electrode pad with a central portion of the electrode pad projecting through the top layer opening. | 02-06-2014 |
20140073896 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENERGY DISTRIBUTION IN A MEDICAL ELECTRODE - A medical electrode includes an electrode member having a top face and a bottom face, an electrical conductor having an unfanned, unsheathed end portion for conducting energy between the electrode member and a medical device, and a patient contacting layer secured to at least a portion of the bottom face of the electrode member. An energy blocking layer is disposed between the unfanned conductor end portion and the electrode member to prevent immediate transfer of energy to the electrode member. A current distributing structure is described to conduct and distribute energy to the electrode member. | 03-13-2014 |
20140081119 | BREATHABLE PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR - A sensor includes a sensor pad that allows air and moisture to diffuse from a patient's skin. A light source is disposed on the sensor pad is configured to generate near-infrared light. A light detector disposed on the sensor pad is configured to detect near-infrared light generated by the light source. | 03-20-2014 |
20140088398 | FLEXIBLE WIRELESS PATCH FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided herein is an integrated wireless patch comprising a contact layer, an electronics layer, and a battery layer. The contact layer is a substrate having gel cutouts. The electronics layer can be folded into contact with the contact layer. The battery layer can be folded into contact with the electronic layer. Further provided herein is a method of manufacturing a wireless integrated patch comprising folding a substrate comprising at least one cutout, at least one contact disk in communication with a surface of a patient through the cutout, and battery terminals, wherein the at least one cutout, the at least on contact, and the battery terminals are adaptable to be located in different layers after the substrate is folded. | 03-27-2014 |
20140107458 | Resilient Sensor for Biopotential Measurements - A sensor for biopotential measurement, comprising: an electrical contacting unit for establishing an electrical contact with an animal or human skin, the electrical contacting unit being resilient. The sensor comprises a housing comprising a cavity wherein the electrical contacting unit is partially secured, and means for maintaining said electrical contacting unit in a resiliently deformed state when in contact with said skin. | 04-17-2014 |
20140128711 | SYSTEM FOR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY THAT INCLUDES SOFTWARE MODULE AND BODY-WORN MONITOR - The invention also provides an integrated system that combines an ablation system used in the electrophysiology (EP) lab with a novel, body-worn monitor and data-management software system. The body-worn monitor differs from conventional monitors in that it measures stroke volume (SV) and cardiac output (CO) in addition to heart rate (HR) and ECG waveforms. The combined system collects numerical and waveform data from patients before, during, and after an EP procedure, thereby providing a robust data set that can be used for a variety of analytics and reporting purposes. The body-worn monitor can be applied to the patient immediately after the EP procedure, e.g. while they are recovering in a hospital. Once applied, the body-worn monitor measures data in real-time, and transmits them to both an EMR and a software application running on a mobile device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or personal digital assistant. | 05-08-2014 |
20140128712 | SYSTEM FOR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY THAT INCLUDES SOFTWARE MODULE AND BODY-WORN MONITOR - The invention also provides an integrated system that combines an ablation system used in the electrophysiology (EP) lab with a novel, body-worn monitor and data-management software system. The body-worn monitor differs from conventional monitors in that it measures stroke volume (SV) and cardiac output (CO) in addition to heart rate (HR) and ECG waveforms. The combined system collects numerical and waveform data from patients before, during, and after an EP procedure, thereby providing a robust data set that can be used for a variety of analytics and reporting purposes. The body-worn monitor can be applied to the patient immediately after the EP procedure, e.g. while they are recovering in a hospital. Once applied, the body-worn monitor measures data in real-time, and transmits them to both an EMR and a software application running on a mobile device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or personal digital assistant. | 05-08-2014 |
20140128713 | SYSTEM FOR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY THAT INCLUDES SOFTWARE MODULE AND BODY-WORN MONITOR - The invention also provides an integrated system that combines an ablation system used in the electrophysiology (EP) lab with a novel, body-worn monitor and data-management software system. The body-worn monitor differs from conventional monitors in that it measures stroke volume (SV) and cardiac output (CO) in addition to heart rate (HR) and ECG waveforms. The combined system collects numerical and waveform data from patients before, during, and after an EP procedure, thereby providing a robust data set that can be used for a variety of analytics and reporting purposes. The body-worn monitor can be applied to the patient immediately after the EP procedure, e.g. while they are recovering in a hospital. Once applied, the body-worn monitor measures data in real-time, and transmits them to both an EMR and a software application running on a mobile device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or personal digital assistant. | 05-08-2014 |
20140128714 | SYSTEM FOR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY THAT INCLUDES SOFTWARE MODULE AND BODY-WORN MONITOR - The invention also provides an integrated system that combines an ablation system used in the electrophysiology (EP) lab with a novel, body-worn monitor and data-management software system. The body-worn monitor differs from conventional monitors in that it measures stroke volume (SV) and cardiac output (CO) in addition to heart rate (HR) and ECG waveforms. The combined system collects numerical and waveform data from patients before, during, and after an EP procedure, thereby providing a robust data set that can be used for a variety of analytics and reporting purposes. The body-worn monitor can be applied to the patient immediately after the EP procedure, e.g. while they are recovering in a hospital. Once applied, the body-worn monitor measures data in real-time, and transmits them to both an EMR and a software application running on a mobile device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or personal digital assistant. | 05-08-2014 |
20140128715 | SYSTEM FOR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY THAT INCLUDES SOFTWARE MODULE AND BODY-WORN MONITOR - The invention also provides an integrated system that combines an ablation system used in the electrophysiology (EP) lab with a novel, body-worn monitor and data-management software system. The body-worn monitor differs from conventional monitors in that it measures stroke volume (SV) and cardiac output (CO) in addition to heart rate (HR) and ECG waveforms. The combined system collects numerical and waveform data from patients before, during, and after an EP procedure, thereby providing a robust data set that can be used for a variety of analytics and reporting purposes. The body-worn monitor can be applied to the patient immediately after the EP procedure, e.g. while they are recovering in a hospital. Once applied, the body-worn monitor measures data in real-time, and transmits them to both an EMR and a software application running on a mobile device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or personal digital assistant. | 05-08-2014 |
20140206975 | Neural Activity Recording Apparatus and Method of Using Same - An apparatus to enable individuals to record neural activity. The apparatus is designed to be produced at a low cost and may be configured to be disposable or capable of a limited number of uses. The apparatus comprises electrodes, a flexible housing sealably enclosing an energy storage device and an integrated circuit having a memory, a processor, and on-board memory. The electrodes capture the neural activity signals. The integrated circuit samples the neural activity signals and stores corresponding data in memory. | 07-24-2014 |
20140206976 | Wearable Personal Body Associated Device with Various Physical Configurations - A body associated device comprises a housing, an adhesive layer configured to be applied to a body of a living subject, and at least one standoff located between the housing and the adhesive layer. An electronic module may be located within the housing of the body associated device. A personal communication system comprises a body associated device including an electronic module and further comprises a feedback portion coupled to the housing and to the electronic module. The feedback portion is configured to communicate information between the living subject and the body associated device. An external local node is operative to provide at least one of transmit communications to and receive communications from the body associated device. | 07-24-2014 |
20140206977 | PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a physiological monitoring device. Some embodiments of the invention allow for long-term monitoring of physiological signals. Further embodiments may also allow for the monitoring of secondary signals such as motion. | 07-24-2014 |
20140213878 | MAGNETICALLY CONNECTED ELECTRODE FOR MEASURING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS - The invention provides an electrode and associated electrode holder that are used for physiological measurements, e.g. measurements of signals that can be processed to generate ECG and TBI waveforms. The electrode and electrode holder connect to each other using a magnetic interface. In embodiments, for example, the magnetic interface includes oppositely polled magnets integrated in both the electrode and electrode holder. The magnets are typically rare earth magnets coated with a thin, electrically conductive metal film. This way, when the magnets come in contact with each other, the metal films touch to form both a mechanical and electrical connection. Thus the magnetic interface can replace conventional mechanisms used to connect rivet-based electrodes to leads, which are typically used to secure electrodes for physiological measurements. | 07-31-2014 |
20140213879 | ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH MONITORING DEVICE AND CONNECTOR - The present invention relates to electrocardiography and to electrode arrangements used in electrocardiographic monitoring devices, and is more particularly related to a pad or patch containing said electrodes which may be used to passively and non-invasively monitor electrical activity generated by a patient's heart from the surface of that patient's chest, and to a connector which allows for fast and simple connection between the pad containing said electrodes and the devices and equipment typically used to monitor and view electrocardiographic information. | 07-31-2014 |
20140235991 | ELECTRODE SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH MEDICAL MONITORING SYSTEMS - Electrode systems for use with neuromuscular monitoring systems are provided herein. An example electrode system for use with a monitoring system can include a flexible substrate, a connector interface, one or more stimulating electrodes, one or more recording electrodes and a plurality of conductive traces carried on the flexible substrate. The connector interface can be configured to communicatively connect the electrode system with the monitoring system. In addition, the one or more stimulating electrodes can be configured to deliver an electrical pulse, and the one or more recording electrodes can be configured to receive an electrical signal. The plurality of conductive traces can electrically connect at least one stimulating electrode or at least one recording electrode with the connector interface. Further, each of the one or more stimulating electrodes can have an elongate shape with a length dimension that is substantially greater than a width dimension. | 08-21-2014 |
20140275932 | DISPOSABLE BIOMETRIC PATCH DEVICE - A system and method for health monitoring are disclosed. The system includes a patch device and an electronic module coupled to the patch device. The method includes providing a patch device, coupling an electronic module to the patch device to provide a wearable device, and monitoring health of a user using the wearable device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140275933 | Reduce Motion Artifact Electrode - A medical electrode which mechanically isolates a conductive interface between the electrode and a patient's skin from forces applied to the lead wires or a lead wire connector is described. | 09-18-2014 |
20140323841 | ELECTRODE PAD - An electrode pad includes: a conductor layer; and an adhesive gel layer which is stacked on one surface of the conductor layer, the adhesive gel layer which contains 0.1 wt % or more of SnCl2.2H2O, and which has a pH of 3 to 6. The conductor layer may a conductive metal layer. The conductor layer may include a tin foil. | 10-30-2014 |
20150051471 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER-EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION OF EMG DATA - The system for displaying muscle force data includes a wearable patch and a remote visual display. The wearable patch carries electrodes suitable for sensing electromyographic signals on the skin of the patient. The patch carries circuitry which converts the detected electromyographic signal to a digital output which can be transmitted to the remote visual display. The circuitry relies on filtering to produce a usable digital signal at very low power consumption. The transmitted signal can be used to drive a variety of visual displays, including a conventional hand-held personal communicators and entertainment devices which had been programmed to suitably process the visual display. | 02-19-2015 |
20150073251 | MEDICAL DEVICE WITH AUTOMATIC START-UP UPON CONTACT TO PATIENT TISSUE - Methods and devices for monitoring and/or treating patients comprise a switch to automatically start-up the device when the device contacts tissue. By automatically starting up the device, the device may be installed without the clinician and/or user turning on the device, such that the device can be easy to use. In many embodiments, the device comprises startup circuitry with very low current and/or power consumption, for example less than 100 pA. The startup circuitry can detect tissue contact and turn on circuitry that is used to monitor or treat the patient. | 03-12-2015 |
20150073252 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO MEASURE BIOELECTRIC IMPEDANCE OF PATIENT TISSUE - A device to measure tissue impedance comprises drive circuitry coupled to calibration circuitry, such that a calibration signal from the calibration circuitry corresponds to the current delivered through the tissue. Measurement circuitry can be coupled to measurement electrodes and the calibration circuitry, such that the tissue impedance can be determined in response to the measured calibration signal from the calibration circuitry and the measured tissue impedance signal from the measurement electrodes. Processor circuitry comprising a tangible medium can be configured to determine a complex tissue impedance in response to the calibration signal and the tissue impedance signal. The processor can be configured to select a frequency for the drive current, and the amount of drive current at increased frequencies may exceed a safety threshold for the drive current at lower frequencies. | 03-12-2015 |
20150094557 | PATCHES FOR BIO-ELECTRICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING - An embodiment of the invention provides a patch for bio-electrical signal processing. The patch for bio-electrical signal processing includes a patch main body, a set of electrodes, and a lead signal generator. The patch main body has a folded state and an unfolded state. In each of the folded state and the unfolded state the patch main body is configured to be adhered to a living subject. The set of electrodes is disposed on the patch main body, and is configured to collect a set of skin voltages from the living subject. The lead signal generator is coupled to the set of electrodes, housed in the patch main body, and configured to receive the set of skin voltages from the set of electrodes and to generate a set of lead signals. | 04-02-2015 |
20150094558 | MODULAR PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSING PATCH - A modular holder or patch is described that may be used with or as part of a wireless physiological sensing device. The wireless physiological sensing device may include a holder or patch, first and second electrodes, and an electronics package that may be removably coupled with the holder or patch and which may be in electrical contact with the first and second electrodes. The electronics package may include a housing, a wireless transceiver and electronic circuitry configured to process signals received via the first and second electrodes and the wireless transceiver. | 04-02-2015 |
20150094559 | MODULAR PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSING PATCH - A modular holder or patch is described that may be used with or as part of a wireless physiological sensing device. The wireless physiological sensing device may include a holder or patch, first and second electrodes, and an electronics package that may be removably coupled with the holder or patch and which may be in electrical contact with the first and second electrodes. The electronics package may include a housing, a wireless transceiver and electronic circuitry configured to process signals received via the first and second electrodes and the wireless transceiver. | 04-02-2015 |
20150105647 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERSONALIZED PHYSIOLOGIC PARAMETERS - Methods and apparatus combine patient measurement data with demographic or physiological data of the patient to determine an output that can be used to diagnose and treat the patient. A customized output can be determined based the demographics of the patient, physiological data of the patient, and data of a population of patients. In another aspect, patient measurement data is used to predict an impending cardiac event, such as acute decompensated heart failure. At least one personalized value is determined for the patient, and a patient event prediction output is generated based at least in part on the personalized value and the measurement data. For example, bioimpedance data may be used to establish a baseline impedance specific to the patient, and the patient event prediction output generated based in part on the relationship of ongoing impedance measurements to the baseline impedance. Multivariate prediction models may enhance prediction accuracy. | 04-16-2015 |
20150126847 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO MEASURE ECG AND RESPIRATION - A method for monitoring the respiration rate of a patient includes attaching a plurality of electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes and a pressure sensor to a patient, producing a first respiration signal based on variations detected in signals provided by the ECG electrodes attached to the patient, and producing a second respiration signal based on pressure variations detected in the pressure sensor secured to the patient. The method also includes selecting at least one of the first respiration signal and the second respiration signal based on respective signal qualities and producing a respiration rate from the selected signal. The method also includes providing indicia of the respiration rate. The method may also include displaying ECG signals with the indicia of the respiration rate. | 05-07-2015 |
20150141791 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE SAFE ELECTRODE FOR BIOPOTENTIAL MEASUREMENTS - An electrode patch ( | 05-21-2015 |
20150141792 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE SAFE CABLE FOR BIOPOTENTIAL MEASUREMENTS - A cable for use in biopotential measurements in a magnetic resonance (MR) environment comprises a flexible plastic or polymer sheet ( | 05-21-2015 |
20150148646 | ELECTRODE AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING BIOSIGNAL AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - An electrode, a biosignal detecting device and a method of measuring a biosignal are provided. The electrode includes an ion conductive member configured to be attached to a body surface, a nonconductive member including a through hole and disposed on the ion conductive member, a conductive member disposed on the nonconductive member, and a nonpolarizable conductive member configured to electrically couple the ion conductive member to the conductive member. | 05-28-2015 |
20150313499 | ELECTRODE PATCH FOR MEASURING ELECTRICAL SIGNAL FROM BODY AND PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL MEASUREMENT APPARATUS USING THE SAME - Disclosed are an electrode patch for measuring an electric signal of a body and a physiological signal measurement apparatus using the same. The electrode patch includes a support layer formed of a conductive elastic material and formed to measure an electrical signal from a body adhered thereto, a first adhesive part formed on one surface of the support layer and attached to or detached from the body, and a second adhesive part formed on the other surface of the support layer and attached to or detached from an electric circuit for transferring the electrical signal from the body. The first adhesive part and the second adhesive part are formed of the same conductive elastic material as the support layer. | 11-05-2015 |
20150335269 | ELECTRODE ARRAY WITH PERFORATED BACKING - This invention relates to an electrode array suitable for measuring impedance across a patient's lung, the array comprising: (i) two or more electrodes which are mounted on a substrate and are connectable to an electrical impedance segmentography monitor, and (ii) an adhesive surface for attaching the electrodes to the patient's skin. This invention also relates to an electrical impedance segmentography monitoring system comprising: (i) an electrical impedance segmentography monitor, and (ii) two electrode arrays as described above which are connectable to the monitor. | 11-26-2015 |
20150342526 | ELECTRODE CONSTRUCTION FOR CREVICE CORROSION PROTECTION - An electrode includes an adhesive backing layer configured to adhere to skin of a subject, a conductive material layer coupled to the adhesive backing layer, a dielectric film border formed on the conductive material layer and separating a first area on the front surface of the conductive material layer from a second area on the front surface of the conductive material layer, an electrical lead coupled to a portion of the first area, and a conductive hydrogel coupled to the second area and configured to make electrical contact with the skin of the subject. | 12-03-2015 |
20150374294 | FLEXIBLE WIRELESS PATCH FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided herein is an integrated wireless patch comprising a contact layer, an electronics layer, and a battery layer. The contact layer is a substrate having gel cutouts. The electronics layer can be folded into contact with the contact layer. The battery layer can be folded into contact with the electronic layer. Further provided herein is a method of manufacturing a wireless integrated patch comprising folding a substrate comprising at least one cutout, at least one contact disk in communication with a surface of a patient through the cutout, and battery terminals, wherein the at least one cutout, the at least on contact, and the battery terminals are adaptable to be located in different layers after the substrate is folded. | 12-31-2015 |
20160045135 | WEARABLE BIOMETRIC INFORMATION MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A biometric information measurement device is provided. The device includes a substrate unit including components required for operation of the biometric information measurement device, and electrodes for measuring biometric information. The components and the electrodes are disposed on a single side of the substrate unit. The device also includes a case having a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is attached to an attachment pad for attaching the biometric information measurement device to a body, and the second surface faces the single side of the substrate unit. The electrodes are each exposed through respective openings in the first surface. | 02-18-2016 |
20160051156 | FILM-TYPE BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL MEASURING APPARATUS, BLOOD PRESSURE MEASURING APPARATUS USING THE SAME, CARDIOPULMONARY FITNESS ESTIMATING APPARATUS, AND PERSONAL AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS - Provided is a film-type biomedical signal measuring apparatus configured in a such a way that a plurality of metallic thin film electrodes and a circuit unit are formed on a film-type piezoelectric element so as to easily attach the apparatus to the skin and an electrical signal as well as an electrical signal of a human body is simultaneously measured using the plurality of metallic thin film electrodes and the circuit unit. Accordingly, the film-type biomedical signal measuring apparatus simultaneously measures electrocardiogram (ECG) and ballistocardiogram (BCG) from the simultaneously measured electrical signal and vibration signal of the human body and extracts biomedical information of various types of health indexes such as a heart rate, a stress index, BCG, a blood pressure, an amount of physical activity, a respiration rate, and VO | 02-25-2016 |
20160059000 | Biomedical Electrode - An electrode and electrodes for a biomedical system is provided. The electrode includes a backing pad with top and bottom surfaces. A conductive element is attached to the bottom surface of the backing pad, and a conductive gel layer covers at least part of the bottom surface of the conductive element. A bonding layer is disposed at least in part between the conductive element and the conductive gel layer. The electrode can include a leadwire with a stripped end length, and at least a portion of the stripped end length is disposed between the conductive element and at least one of the bonding layer and the conductive gel layer. | 03-03-2016 |
20160066854 | Electronic Stickers with Modular Structures - An electronic sticker assembly includes a first electronic sticker comprising an upper surface, a lower surface, and a first group of conductive connection dots on the upper surface, a first adhesive layer on the first electronic sticker and comprising a first window. The first window is positioned to expose the first group of one or more conductive connection dots. A second electronic sticker on the first adhesive layer includes a lower surface and one or more second conductive connection dots on the lower surface. The first group of conductive connection dots on the upper surface of the first electronic sticker are in contact with the one or more second conductive connection dots on the lower surface of the second electronic sticker through the first window in the first adhesive layer. | 03-10-2016 |
20160089049 | Long Term Measuring and Recording Device for Electrocardiography - A device for long term sensing and recording electrocardiogram includes a housing body, electrodes, a processing circuit, a water-proof film and at least one flexible attach layer. The housing body includes an upper body and a lower body sealed to form an internal space for enclosing the processing circuit. The middle portion of the water-proof film is sandwiched between the upper body and the lower body, and the outer portion of the water-proof film is attached to a person's skin to form a water-proof region. The flexible attach layer is beneath the water-proof film, and the electrodes penetrate the housing body to electrically connect the processing circuit. The electrodes sense electrocardiogram information, which is processed and recorded by the processing circuit. The device is suitable to wear for a long term without any interference such that the user does not feel uncomfortable even during showering, exercising or sleeping. | 03-31-2016 |
20160113544 | COMPLIANT WEARABLE PATCH CAPABLE OF MEASURING ELECTRICAL SIGNALS - A wearable patch capable of wireless communications includes an elastic layer, an adhesive layer under the elastic layer, and a shearable electrode layer that includes: a support substrate comprising one or more openings so positioned to allow the shearable electrode layer to be sheared and elongated, and breathable, an upper electrode layer on the support substrate, and a lower electrode layer under the support substrate. The support substrate can include a via that is conductively connected to the upper electrode layer and the lower electrode layer. The lower electrode can be in contact with a user's body and to pick up electric signals from the user's body. | 04-28-2016 |
20160114149 | ELECTRODE SYSTEM FOR TRANSDERMAL CONDUCTION OF ELECTRIC SIGNALS, AND A METHOD OF USE THEREOF - There is disclosed a system of electrodes used for transdermal conduction of electrical signals and a method of use thereof, the system comprising a plurality of electrode parts connected by means of electrical conductors to electric impedance tomography apparatuses, as well as other devices, the parts being secured to an outer side of a flexible and porous blade coated on both sides thereof by layers of electrically conductive and adhesive materials, such electrically conductive and adhesive materials being in mutual contact through the pores of the blade, the inner face of the latter being removably secured, by means of adhesion, to the patient. The invention comprises means for positioning the electrode parts, as well as means for external protection thereof and of their respective conductors. | 04-28-2016 |
20160135741 | APPARATUSES FOR HOME USE IN DETERMINING TISSUE WETNESS - Compact and lightweight, non-invasive apparatuses to determine tissue wetness/hydration based on the frequency responses of regions of the tissue below a sensor of the apparatus. Described herein are compact and lightweight apparatuses having a sensor with an array of electrodes that is directly connected or connectable to control circuitry to attach to the back of the sensor, which can be worn by a patient. The control circuitry may include a multiplexer (MUX) coordinating the reciprocal selection of drive and sensing electrodes, and a one or more constant current sources. Methods of using these devices to detect tissue wetness are also described. | 05-19-2016 |
20160135746 | DEVICE FEATURES AND DESIGN ELEMENTS FOR LONG-TERM ADHESION - An electronic device for long-term adhesion to a mammal includes a housing with an electronic component. The electronic device may include a first wing and a second wing, each being integrally formed with the housing. An electrode is positioned on a bottom surface of each of the wings, the electrodes electrically connected to the electronic component. An adhesive layer is provided for adhesion to a surface of the mammal. The adhesive layer may cover a portion of the bottom surfaces of the wings but generally does not cover the electrode or a bottom surface of the housing. A method of applying an electronic device to a mammal includes removing first and second adhesive covers from first and second wings of the electronic device to expose an electrode and an adhesive coated on a bottom surface of each wing. | 05-19-2016 |
20160157753 | Neural Block Determination - An apparatus for neural block determination is provided including processing circuitry configured to receive muscle movement measurements, analyze the muscle movement measurements in a frequency domain, and determine an effectiveness of an anesthetic based on the analysis of the muscle movement measurements in the frequency domain. | 06-09-2016 |
20160183874 | ATTACHMENT DEVICE FOR ATTACHING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An attachment device for attaching an electronic device on a body of a subject includes an attachment member and a battery. The attachment member has a first surface to be in contact with the electronic device and a second surface that is opposite to the first surface and formed of an adhesive material configured to adhere to the body of the subject. The battery has a terminal to be electrically connected with the electronic device to supply power to the electronic device. | 06-30-2016 |
20160183875 | MODULAR WEARABLE SENSOR DEVICE - A wearable sensor and method for providing a wearable sensor are disclosed. In a first aspect, the wearable sensor comprises a first module, wherein the first module comprises a top layer, a printed circuit board (PCB) layer, and a bottom layer. The bottom layer comprises a double adhesive layer that adheres to both the PCB layer and the user. The bottom layer includes at least two openings to house at least two electrodes for monitoring of a user. The wearable sensor further comprises a second module coupled to the first module, wherein the first module is disposable and the second module is reusable. In a second aspect, the method comprises providing the aforementioned wearable sensor. | 06-30-2016 |
20160192852 | WIRELESS CARDIAC EVENT RECORDER | 07-07-2016 |
20220133200 | ELASTIC WEARABLE SENSOR - In some embodiments, a system includes a first assembly, a second assembly, and a connecting member. The first assembly includes a first electrode and a first adhesive portion. The first assembly is configured to be coupled to a surface of a patient via the first adhesive portion. The second assembly includes a second electrode and a second adhesive portion. The second assembly is configured to be coupled to the surface of the patient via the second adhesive portion. The connecting member has a first end coupled to the first assembly and a second end coupled to the second assembly. The connecting member is configured to transition between a first configuration and a second configuration and may be configured to be coupled to the surface of the patient via a third adhesive portion in both the first configuration and the second configuration. | 05-05-2022 |