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Method and apparatus for assembling an electrode cap

  • US 4,395,820 A
  • Filed: 08/21/1981
  • Issued: 08/02/1983
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/12/1979
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Apparatus for assembly of an electroencephalographic electrode cap of the type comprising a generally hemispherical cap of stretchable fabric adapted to provide a close fit to a patient'"'"'s head and a plurality of electrode assemblies comprising at least first and second portions having axial apertures and adapted to snap together with a portion of said fabric between said first and second portions, comprising:

  • a block having a shape corresponding generally to a patient'"'"'s head, a plurality of rods each having a first end embedded in said block and a second end extending a short distance from said block, said rods positioned at preselected locations corresponding to desired locations of said electrode assemblies said rods receiving and locating said first portions of said electrode assemblies at said preselected locations,whereby an electrode cap may be assembled by placing said first portions of said electrode assemblies on said rods, positioning a cap over said block, and pressing said second portions of said electrode assemblies onto said rods and into snap engagement with said first portions, respectively.

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