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Methods and mechanisms for quick-placement electroencephalogram (EEG) electrodes

  • US 6,175,753 B1
  • Filed: 07/02/1999
  • Issued: 01/16/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/02/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A quick placement electrode for attachment to a patient'"'"'s scalp, comprising:

  • a cap having a central cavity; and

    a grabbing element, the grabbing element extending through the central cavity and capable of vertical movement within the central cavity between an engaged position and a disengaged position, wherein downward pressure of the cap onto the grabbing element causes the grabbing element to bind hairs within the grabbing element, the electrode being held in place by a force one the bound hairs created by the grabbing element.

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