Multi-element electrode
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1. A multi-element electrode for making electrical contact to the body surface of a living subject, said electrode comprising:
- a first conductive patch having a first area and an electrical connection thereto;
a second conductive patch having a second area and an electrical connection thereto;
an adhesive backed-flexible insulating sheet extending at least part way about the edges of said conductive patches which are positioned at predetermined relative locations on said sheet; and
said adhesive-backed flexible insulating sheet having a treatment location and access aperture extending therethrough at a predetermined asymmetric location relative to said first and second conductive patches.
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Abstract
A multi-element body electrode for applying an electric signal to the skin and tissue of a living subject is disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least two metal film electrode elements affixed to an adhesive coated thin clear plastic film which extends beyond the edges of the electrodes to hold the electrodes in place on the skin. Between the electrodes is an opening which permits proper placement of the electrodes relative to the injury, and permits access to the injury.
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1. A multi-element electrode for making electrical contact to the body surface of a living subject, said electrode comprising:
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a first conductive patch having a first area and an electrical connection thereto; a second conductive patch having a second area and an electrical connection thereto; an adhesive backed-flexible insulating sheet extending at least part way about the edges of said conductive patches which are positioned at predetermined relative locations on said sheet; and said adhesive-backed flexible insulating sheet having a treatment location and access aperture extending therethrough at a predetermined asymmetric location relative to said first and second conductive patches. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A multi-element electrode for therapeutic or diagnostic applications in medical or veterinary use which may be adhesively affixed to the external body surface of a subject, said electrode comprising:
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a plurality of conductive patches for transferring electrical signals to/from the subject; an adhesive layer extending at least part way about the edges of said conductive patches which are positioned at predetermined relative locations on said layer for holding said conductive patches at predetermined relative locations and in place on the body surface of a subject; at least one treatment location and access aperture being provided in said adhesive layer at a predetermined location relative to said electrodes which defines the proper location of treatment area and which thus facilitates proper placement over an injury or other treatment site and for access to the site; and a releasable liner protectively covering the otherwise exposed adhesive surface of said adhesive layer until the liner is removed to permit affixation to said body surface. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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