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METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN IMPROVED BODY ELECTRODE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

  • US 3,774,592 A
  • Filed: 12/16/1971
  • Issued: 11/27/1973
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/16/1971
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of providing an electrical connection between a body electrode and the tissue beneath the surface of the human anatomy comprising the steps of:

  • a. placing the body electrode in contact with the body surface, said body electrode comprising a flexible tape having an adhesive on the underside thereof, a layer of a porous, absorbant material affixed to the flexible tape, and a conductive electrode in overlying relationship with said layer, said layer being saturated with an electrolytic solution, and b. puncturing said layer and said body surface through the upper surface of said flexible tape by a sharp object such that a portion of said electrolytic solution is forced through the body surface into contact with the tissue therebeneath, whereby an electrical connection is made between the tissue and the conductive electrode.

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