Multiple electrode assembly

• US 7,215,989 B1
• Filed: 03/15/2004
• Issued: 05/08/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2004
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Jonathan W. Burks
• Original Assignee: Jonathan W. Burks
• Inventors: Burks, Jonathan W.
• Primary Examiner(s): Cohen; Lee S.
• Application Number:
  US10/800,438
• Time in Patent Office: 1,149 Days
• Field of Search: 600/393
• US Class Current: 600/393
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/274 using snap or button fasteners
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/282 Holders for multiple electrodes for introduction into the body A61B5/287
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6833 Adhesive patches

Abstract

Multiple electrode assemblies provide an electrical connection between a patient'"'"'s body and monitoring equipment. A multiple electrode assembly requires only half as many assemblies as a conventional single electrode assembly to attach a patient to multiple pieces of equipment. Less time is required to attach the patient to the monitoring equipment. There is less patient discomfort since fewer assemblies are attached to the patient. The placement of fewer assemblies also leads to a reduced cost. The assemblies can take on a number of different shapes and lead attachment configurations to accommodate a wide range of monitoring functions.

Claims

1. A multiple electrode assembly for bioelectric monitoring comprising:

a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, an outer edge, and a middle;

an electrical isolation slit having opposing ends, wherein said middle of said body defines a slit therein to comprise said electrical isolation slit;

a plurality of electrical isolation perforations having opposing ends, wherein said electrical isolation perforations extend from said opposing ends of said electrical isolation slit to said outer edge of said body, and wherein said electrical isolation perforations and said electrical isolation slit combine to bisect said body;

a plurality of insertion holes in said body wherein said body comprises a plurality of holes therein to comprise said insertion holes, said insertion holes being placed in said body in pairs;

a plurality of lead attachments inserted through said insertion holes; and

a skin attachment attached to said bottom surface of said body.

2. The multiple electrode assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said body is selected from the group consisting of plastic, rubber, and fabric.

3. The multiple electrode assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said lead attachments are selected from the group consisting of steel, copper, aluminum, and metal-coated plastic.

4. The multiple electrode assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said skin attachment is an electrically conductive adhesive.

5. The multiple electrode assembly as defined in claim 1, further comprising a peel-off backing with a side removably attached to said bottom surface of said body.

6. The multiple electrode assembly as defined in claim 5, further comprising a peel tab attached to said side of said peel-off backing.

7. The multiple electrode assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said body is circular in shape.

8. The multiple electrode assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said lead attachments are nipple shaped.

9. A multiple electrode assembly for bioelectric monitoring comprising:

a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, an outer edge, and a middle;

an electrical isolation slit having opposing ends, wherein said middle of said body defines a slit therein to comprise said electrical isolation slit;

a plurality of electrical isolation perforations having opposing ends, wherein said electrical isolation perforations extend from said opposing ends of said electrical isolation slit to said outer edge of said body, and wherein said electrical isolation perforations and said electrical isolation slit combine to bisect said body;

a plurality of insertion holes in said body wherein said body comprises a plurality of holes therein to comprise said insertion holes, said insertion holes being placed in said body in pairs;

a plurality of lead attachments inserted through said insertion holes;

an electrically conductive adhesive attached to said bottom surface of said body; and

a peel-off backing with a side removably attached to said bottom surface of said body.

10. The multiple electrode assembly as defined in claim 9, further comprising a peel tab attached to said side of said peel-off backing.