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Medical electrode apparatus and kit of components therefor

  • US 4,469,105 A
  • Filed: 06/18/1981
  • Issued: 09/04/1984
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/18/1981
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A medical instrumentation electrode apparatus, comprising:

  • a substantially rigid vacuum bell fabricated of a substantially rigid electrically-conductive material, said vacuum bell having a hollow inner chamber formed therein;

    first means for creating a partial vacuum in said inner chamber of said vacuum bell;

    second means for selectively electrically connecting said vacuum bell to an external medical instrument;

    third means for operably connecting said first means with said vacuum bell such that said first means communicates with said inner chamber of said vacuum bell;

    said inner chamber of said vacuum bell including a lower open end portion defined by a lower peripheral wall portion of said vacuum bell;

    a substantially annular-shaped electrically-conductive member supported by said lower peripheral wall portion, said annular-shaped member providing a secure holding electrical contact with a patient'"'"'s skin upon evacuation of said vacuum bell by said first means; and

    fourth means for securing said annular-shaped electrically-conductive member to said lower peripheral wall portion in downwardly-depending relation thereto.

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