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Access window assembly for a body cast

US4583550A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 1984
Grant dateApr 22, 1986
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/041
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for mounting a treatment electrode on the skin of a patient in an area covered by a body cast comprises an access window secured intermediate the ends of a relatively flexible band embedded in the body cast. The access window has a releasably latched cap with a central opening in which is secured a flexible diaphragm for supporting an electrode in contact with the adjacent skin area of the patient. The cap opening is normally tightly closed by a removable cover.

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