DEVICE FOR MEDICAL TESTING, KIT, AND RELATED METHODS

• US 20140012092A1
• Filed: 07/08/2013
• Published: 01/09/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 07/06/2012
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Mobilemedtek Holdings, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Mobilemedtek Holdings, Inc.
• Inventors: Ehret, Bryan Dale, Bashore, Robert Trent
• Application Number:
  US13/936,470
• Publication Number:
  US 20140012092A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 600/300
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2560/0406 specially shaped apparatus housings
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2560/0431 Portable apparatus, e.g. comprising a handle or case
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/24 Detecting, measuring or recording bioelectric or biomagnetic signals of the body or parts thereof
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/30 Input circuits therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/318 Heart-related electrical modalities, e.g. electrocardiography [ECG]
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/369 Electroencephalography [EEG] devices for psychotechnics A61B5/16
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/389 Electromyography [EMG]
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/742 using visual displays A61B5/339 takes precedence

Abstract

A system is provided which will allow a medical professional to perform electrophysiological testing in a variety of locations without the inconvenience or risk involved with transporting expensive, bulky devices. This system allows the medical professional to perform a multitude of electrophysiological tests with one small, portable, affordable device, and also allow the results to be viewed remotely, if desired. The accompanying connectors, such as wiring, are adapted for use with such a device in an easy and efficient manner. This system also allows for the results of the electrophysiological tests available to medical professionals in a multitude of locations and in real time.

Claims

1. An apparatus, comprising:

a body including a base and a lid having an open condition and a closed condition relative to the base; and

a display for holding the lid in the open condition relative to the base.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the display is connected to the lid.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the display is releasably attached to the base.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the lid includes a recess for receiving the display.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the base includes a retainer for mating with a portion of the display.

6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the display includes a removable sleeve including the portion for mating with the retainer.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the display comprises a tablet computer.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the base includes a connector for connecting with at least one of a plurality of electrophysiological wires. base.

9. An apparatus for use in performing an electrophysiological test, comprising:

a bundle comprising a plurality of wires adapted for use in performing the physiological test, said plurality of wires being removably attached to each other.

10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the wires are attached to each other by an adhesive.

11. The apparatus of claim 9, further including a retainer for retaining the wires in the bundle.

12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the retainer comprises a ring adapted to move along the bundle in a longitudinal direction.

13. The apparatus of claim 9, further including a plug at one end of the bundle for interconnecting the plurality of wires.

14. An apparatus for use in performing an electrophysiological test, comprising:

an electrode including a recess;

a substance removably positioned in the recess; and

a removable cover for covering the conductive substance in the recess.

15. The apparatus of claim 14, further including a wire connected to the electrode.

16. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the wire comprises a first portion detachably connected to a second portion including the electrode.

17. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the first portion includes a connector for connecting with a device for receiving output signals from the wire in the course of the electrophysiological test.

18. An electrophysiological testing wire comprising a first segment removably attached to a second segment including an electrode.

19. The wire of claim 18, further including a connector for removably connecting the first and second segments.

20. The wire of claim 18, wherein the second segment is for single-use only.

21. A method for performing a medical test, comprising:

performing the medical test at a patient location;

displaying the results of the test at the patient location; and

transmitting the results of the test to a remote location.

22. The method of claim 21, wherein the displaying and transmitting steps occur simultaneously.

23. The method of claim 21, wherein the transmitting step comprises providing an input to a display device for performing the displaying step.