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Connector for fetal probe

  • US 6,363,272 B1
  • Filed: 10/04/2000
  • Issued: 03/26/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/26/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A coupling assembly for a fetal scalp electrode used in monitoring fetal heart rate, the coupling assembly comprising:

  • a first housing portion;

    a second housing portion having an opening for receiving a snap connector of an electrode mounted on a patient'"'"'s body;

    a circuit board between the first and second housing portions; and

    a contact coupled to the circuit board and including a resilient member adapted to resiliently engage and make electrical contact with the snap connector;

    wherein the circuit board includes an opening, and wherein the contact includes a coupling member received in the opening of the circuit board for electrically and mechanically coupling the contact to the circuit board; and

    wherein the circuit board includes a second opening substantially aligned with the opening in the second housing portion for receiving at least a portion of the snap connector.

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