ECG monitoring pad
First Claim
1. An ECG monitoring device comprising:
- a first resilient sponge-like sheet, a second resilient sponge-like sheet adhesively attached to said first sheet layered relation and having a plurality of openings formed therethrough, and a plurality of electrode assemblies mounted to said second sheet in overlying relation to each of said openings, each said electrode assembly comprising;
a base section having an adhesively coated surface on one side thereof, conductive terminal means carried by said base section and including a portion thereof corresponding to each side of said base section, a pre-gelled, sponge-like pad overlying a first portion of said terminal means on the adhesively coated side of said base section, a second portion of said terminal means on the opposite side of said base section being disposed in an associated opening in said second sheet, removable cover means forming part of each said electrode assembly overlying said adhesive surface on said base section and said pre-gelled pad; and
a lead wire connected to each of said second terminal portions and extending between said sheets to the exterior thereof.
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Abstract
There is disclosed an ECG monitoring device for attachment to the skin of an individual, which device includes a plurality of electrodes for monitoring bio-skin potential disposed at suitable locations on a base or substrate. The device includes a first resilient sponge-like sheet, and a second resilient sponge-like sheet adhesively attached to the first sheet and having a plurality of openings formed therein. A number of electrodes are attached to the second sheet by an adhesive coating, with the connector elements of the respective electrodes in place in the openings and secured to lead wires for attachment to monitoring apparatus. The individual electrodes include an adhesive base surface that can be exposed upon removal of a cover structure which normally overlies a pre-gelled pad and said base surface. The adhesively coated base surfaces of the electrodes are used to affix the device to the patient.
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13 Claims
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1. An ECG monitoring device comprising:
- a first resilient sponge-like sheet, a second resilient sponge-like sheet adhesively attached to said first sheet layered relation and having a plurality of openings formed therethrough, and a plurality of electrode assemblies mounted to said second sheet in overlying relation to each of said openings, each said electrode assembly comprising;
a base section having an adhesively coated surface on one side thereof, conductive terminal means carried by said base section and including a portion thereof corresponding to each side of said base section, a pre-gelled, sponge-like pad overlying a first portion of said terminal means on the adhesively coated side of said base section, a second portion of said terminal means on the opposite side of said base section being disposed in an associated opening in said second sheet, removable cover means forming part of each said electrode assembly overlying said adhesive surface on said base section and said pre-gelled pad; and
a lead wire connected to each of said second terminal portions and extending between said sheets to the exterior thereof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- a first resilient sponge-like sheet, a second resilient sponge-like sheet adhesively attached to said first sheet layered relation and having a plurality of openings formed therethrough, and a plurality of electrode assemblies mounted to said second sheet in overlying relation to each of said openings, each said electrode assembly comprising;
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7. An ECG monitoring device comprising:
- a substrate;
a plurality of pre-assembled electrode packages mounted to said substrate, each said pre-assembled electrode package, including a base section having a first, adhesive surface, terminal means carried by said base section, a pre-gelled pad carried by said base section in overlying contact with said terminal means, and cover means overlying said adhesive surface and said pre-gelled pad;
said substrate including, a first layer and a second layer having a plurality of apertures formed therein, adhesive means securing a pre-assembled electrode package to said substrate in overlying relation to each aperture formed therein with said pre-gelled pad projecting therefrom, a plurality of lead wires disposed intermediate said first and second layers, with one said lead wire connected to each of said electrode terminal means through each said aperture and extending to the exterior to said substrate, and adhesive means joining said first layer to said second layer to fix said lead wires in position. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
- a substrate;
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11. A method of assembling an ECG device of the type including a substrate with a plurality of monitoring stations thereon, said method comprising the steps of, providing a first sheet of material having two or more apertures therein;
- providing a number of electrode packages corresponding to said apertures, each said electrode package provided being completely assembled and having an adhesive coated base section, terminal means carried thereby, a pre-gelled pad carried by said base section in association with said terminal means, and a protective cover structure removably secured to said base section and overlying said gel pad;
securing an electrode package to a first surface of said first sheet in overlying relation to each said aperture, with the terminal means of each package disposed proximate said aperture and said cover structure disposed outwardly of said first surface, attaching a lead wire to each said terminal means from the opposite surface of said first sheet, and attaching a second sheet of material to the said opposite surface of said first sheet in overlying relation to said lead wires and terminal means, with said first and second sheets providing said substrate. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
- providing a number of electrode packages corresponding to said apertures, each said electrode package provided being completely assembled and having an adhesive coated base section, terminal means carried thereby, a pre-gelled pad carried by said base section in association with said terminal means, and a protective cover structure removably secured to said base section and overlying said gel pad;
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