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Electrodes for use in treatment of oropharyngeal disorders by application of neuromuscular electrical stimulation

  • US 8,965,535 B2
  • Filed: 07/18/2007
  • Issued: 02/24/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/27/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An electrode for use in applying neuromuscular electrical stimulation to the pharyngeal region of a patient, said electrode comprising:

  • (a) a connector to which a lead wire may be attached, the connector having a first side and a second side;

    (b) a conductive film that is in electrical contact with the first side of the connector;

    (c) a conductive bond tape layer attached to the second side of the connector and configured to securely connect the connector to the conductive film; and

    (d) an adhesive and conductive gel layer that is attached to the conductive film and adapted to be attached to the skin of the pharyngeal region of the patient.

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