Electrode delivery system
First Claim
1. An automatic external defibrillator configured to deliver electrical pulses and/or shocks to a heart of a patient during a cardiac emergency, the defibrillator comprising:
- a housing supporting an electrical connector; and
a pair of defibrillation electrode pads supported on the housing, wherein each of the pair of defibrillation electrode pads is pre-connected to the electrical connector of the housing, and wherein a hydrogel layer of each defibrillation electrode pad is configured to contact the housing in such a manner so as to reduce a moisture vapor transmission rate thereof.
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Abstract
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an automatic external defibrillator configured to deliver electrical pulses and/or shocks to a heart of a patient during a cardiac emergency is provided and includes a housing supporting an electrical connector; a defibrillator electrode delivery system supported on the housing; and a pair of defibrillation electrode pads supported by the defibrillator electrode delivery system. Each of the pair of defibrillation electrode pads is pre-connected to the electrical connector of the housing. A hydrogel layer of each defibrillation electrode pad is retained by the defibrillator electrode delivery system in such a manner so as to reduce a moisture vapor transmission rate thereof.
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Citations
23 Claims
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1. An automatic external defibrillator configured to deliver electrical pulses and/or shocks to a heart of a patient during a cardiac emergency, the defibrillator comprising:
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a housing supporting an electrical connector; and a pair of defibrillation electrode pads supported on the housing, wherein each of the pair of defibrillation electrode pads is pre-connected to the electrical connector of the housing, and wherein a hydrogel layer of each defibrillation electrode pad is configured to contact the housing in such a manner so as to reduce a moisture vapor transmission rate thereof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An automatic external defibrillator configured to deliver electrical pulses and/or shocks to a heart of a patient during a cardiac emergency, the defibrillator comprising:
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a housing supporting an electrical connector, a battery and high voltage circuitry; and a pair of contact pads supported in a surface of the housing; a pair of defibrillation electrode pads supported on the housing, wherein each of the pair of defibrillation electrode pads is pre-connected to the electrical connector of the housing, and wherein each defibrillation electrode pad is in electrical communication with the battery and the high voltage circuitry; wherein the defibrillator is automatically activated by a separation of at least one of the pair of defibrillation electrode pads from the housing; and wherein a hydrogel layer of each defibrillation electrode pad is retained by the housing in such a manner so as to reduce a moisture vapor transmission rate thereof, wherein each contact pad is electrically connected to the connector of the housing by a respective electrical connector, and wherein each electrode pad of the pair of defibrillation electrode pads is disposed on a surface of the housing so as to be in contact with a respective contact pad. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An automatic external defibrillator configured to deliver electrical pulses and/or shocks to a heart of a patient during a cardiac emergency, the defibrillator comprising:
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a housing supporting an electrical connector; a pair of defibrillation electrode pads supported on the housing, wherein each of the pair of defibrillation electrode pads is pre-connected to the electrical connector of the housing, and wherein a hydrogel layer of each defibrillation electrode pad is retained by the housing in such a manner so as to reduce a moisture vapor transmission rate thereof; a pair of spaced apart brackets extending from the housing; and a release liner sized to extend across the space defined by the pair of brackets, wherein the brackets are configured to retain the release liner in close proximity to the housing, and wherein each defibrillation electrode pad is adhered to a surface of the release liner.
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12. An automatic external defibrillator configured to deliver electrical pulses and/or shocks to a heart of a patient during a cardiac emergency, the defibrillator comprising:
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a housing supporting an electrical connector; a pair of defibrillation electrode pads supported on the housing, wherein each of the pair of defibrillation electrode pads is pre-connected to the electrical connector of the housing, and wherein a hydrogel layer of each defibrillation electrode pad is retained by the housing in such a manner so as to reduce a moisture vapor transmission rate thereof; and a carrier flap having a side edge connected to the housing, wherein an electrode pad of the pair of defibrillation electrode pads is adhered to a surface of a respective side of the carrier flap. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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15. An automatic external defibrillator configured to deliver electrical pulses and/or shocks to a heart of a patient during a cardiac emergency, the defibrillator comprising:
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a housing supporting an electrical connector; a pair of defibrillation electrode pads supported on the housing, wherein each of the pair of defibrillation electrode pads is pre-connected to the electrical connector of the housing, and wherein a hydrogel layer of each defibrillation electrode pad is retained by the housing in such a manner so as to reduce a moisture vapor transmission rate thereof; and a pair of contact pads supported in a surface of the housing, each contact pad is electrically connected to the connector of the housing by a respective electrical connector, wherein each electrode pad of the pair of defibrillation electrode pads is adhered to a surface of the housing so as to be in contact with a respective contact pad. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An automatic external defibrillator configured to deliver electrical pulses and/or shocks to a heart of a patient during a cardiac emergency, the defibrillator comprising:
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a housing supporting an electrical connector; a release liner supported on a surface of housing; and a pair of defibrillation electrode pads supported on the housing, wherein each of the pair of defibrillation electrode pads is pre-connected to the electrical connector of the housing, and wherein a hydrogel layer of each defibrillation electrode pad is retained by the housing in such a manner so as to reduce a moisture vapor transmission rate thereof, wherein the pair of defibrillation electrode pads includes an apex electrode and a sternum electrode adhered to a surface of the release liner, wherein the apex electrode includes a tab that projects from a perimeter of the release liner. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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Specification