Electrical connector apparatus, system and method for use with medical devices
First Claim
1. An electrical connector apparatus suitable for use with a medical device, said apparatus comprising:
- a first component comprising a first electrical connector adapted to electrically couple with a medical device, and a second electrical connector; and
a second component comprising an electrical cable having a proximal and a distal end, a third electrical connector located on said distal end of said cable for establishing an electrical connection with an electrical circuit and a fourth electrical connector located on said proximal end of said cable;
wherein said second electrical connector is adapted to electrically couple with said fourth electrical connector.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an electrical connector apparatus, system and method for use with medical devices. In an alternative embodiment, the apparatus of the present invention comprises a first component comprising a first electrical connector adapted to electrically couple with a medical device, and a second component for establishing a connection with an electrical circuit, preferably a microprocessor. The device of the present invention is especially suited for use with medical devices useful in detecting extravasation in an individual undergoing a fluid injection procedure, because it allows for patient mobility, ease of connection and disconnection and more efficient use of medical equipment such as CT scanning equipment.
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30 Claims
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1. An electrical connector apparatus suitable for use with a medical device, said apparatus comprising:
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a first component comprising a first electrical connector adapted to electrically couple with a medical device, and a second electrical connector; and
a second component comprising an electrical cable having a proximal and a distal end, a third electrical connector located on said distal end of said cable for establishing an electrical connection with an electrical circuit and a fourth electrical connector located on said proximal end of said cable;
wherein said second electrical connector is adapted to electrically couple with said fourth electrical connector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 30)
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18. An electrical connector apparatus suitable for use with a device useful in detecting extravasation in an individual undergoing a medical procedure, said apparatus comprising:
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a first component comprising a first electrical connector, an electrical cable and a second electrical connector, said electrical cable positioned between said first and said second electrical connector, said first electrical connector adapted to couple with one or more electrodes on the extravasation detection device, the first electrical connector having a securing means for preventing decoupling of said first electrical connector and said electrodes; and
a second component comprising an electrical cable having a proximal and a distal end, a third electrical connector located on said distal end of said cable for establishing an electrical connection with a microprocessor adapted to receive signals from said one or more electrodes on the extravasation device, and a fourth electrical connector located on said proximal end of said cable; and
said second electrical connector and said fourth electrical connector being interfitting type cable connectors, such that when said second electrical connector and said fourth electrical connector are coupled an electrical connection is established there between;
wherein said one or more electrodes are part of a medical device useful in detecting extravasation in an individual undergoing a fluid injection procedure. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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20. A system for detecting extravasation in an individual, said system comprising:
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a medical device useful in detecting extravasation in an individual undergoing a medical procedure, said medical device comprising one or more electrodes;
a first component including a first electrical connector adapted to electrically couple with the one or more electrodes of the medical device, and a second electrical connector;
a second component including an electrical cable having a proximal and a distal end, a third electrical connector located on said distal end of said cable for establishing an electrical connection with an electrical circuit and a fourth electrical connector located on said proximal end of said cable; and
.an electrical circuit, said electrical circuit comprising a microprocessor;
wherein said second electrical connector is adapted to electrically couple with said fourth electrical connector. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method for electrically connecting a medical device to an individual undergoing a medical procedure, said method comprising the steps of:
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(i) affixing the medical device to the individual undergoing the medical procedure, wherein said medical device includes one or more electrodes;
(ii) coupling said one or more electrodes with a first electrical connector of a first component, said first electrical connector adapted to receive electrical signals from said one or more electrodes, and said first electrical having a securing means for preventing decoupling of said first electrical connector and said one or more electrodes, and a second electrical connector;
(iii) coupling a microprocessor with a third electrical connector of a second component, said second component including an electrical cable having a proximal and a distal end, said third electrical connector located on said distal end of said cable for establishing an electrical connection with said microprocessor, wherein said microprocessor is adapted to receive signals from said one or more electrodes, and a fourth electrical connector located on said proximal end of said cable;
(iv) mating said second electrical connector with said fourth electrical connector, said second electrical connector and said fourth being interfitting type cable connectors, such that when said second electrical connector and said fourth electrical connector are mated an electrical connection is established; and
,(v) simultaneously connecting a second individual to a medical device using a second first component while the first individual is connected to the microprocessor component during the procedure. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29)
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