Neutral electrode and terminal clamp therefor

US4745918A · kind A · utility

Inventor

• Peter Feucht · Teltow, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 10, 1986
• Grant date: May 24, 1988
• Expiry date: Nov 10, 2006

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B18/16
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A split neutral electrode useful for electronic surgery, consists of at least a first and a second partial electrode separated from each other by an insulating strip. An electrical resistance establishes an electrical connection between the partial electrodes. Each partial electrode preferably has a protrusion which is wrapped around and makes forced contact with the resistance. An associated terminal clamp constructed in the form of an alligator clip contains two metal overlays which are brought into contact with the protrusions upon closure of the clamp.