Self-packaging bioelectrodes
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1. A bioelectrode, comprising:
- a backing;
a conductive layer adjacent to the backing; and
a layer of conductive adhesive adjacent to the conductive layer;
whereinthe bioelectrode is placed in a first configuration wherein the backing forms a sealed protective enclosure for the layer of conductive adhesive, and is adapted to have a second configuration wherein the layer of conductive adhesive is exposed for use in contacting the body of a patient.
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Abstract
A bioelectrode having a backing, a conductive layer adjacent to the backing, and a layer of conductive adhesive adjacent to the conductive layer. This bioelectrode is designed to have two special configurations. It is originally manufactured in its first configuration wherein the backing forms a sealed protective enclosure for the layer of conductive adhesive. When a physician is ready to apply the electrode to a patient, the electrode is readily converted to its second configuration wherein the layer of conductive adhesive is exposed for contacting and adhering the bioelectrode to the body of the patient.
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1. A bioelectrode, comprising:
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a backing; a conductive layer adjacent to the backing; and a layer of conductive adhesive adjacent to the conductive layer;
whereinthe bioelectrode is placed in a first configuration wherein the backing forms a sealed protective enclosure for the layer of conductive adhesive, and is adapted to have a second configuration wherein the layer of conductive adhesive is exposed for use in contacting the body of a patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of preparing a bioelectrode for shipping and handling prior to use, comprising the steps of:
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providing a bioelectrode comprising a backing;
a conductive layer adjacent to the backing; and
a layer of conductive adhesive adjacent to the conductive layer; andfolding the bioelectrode so as to form a sealed protective enclosure for the layer of conductive adhesive. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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