Hydratable bioelectrode
US5087242A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 1989 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0436
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hydratable iontophoretic bioelectrode includes a layer of material for absorbing and holding an ionized fluid when placed in contact with the fluid. A conductive sheet of material is positioned in contact with one side of the layer of material and is connectable to an electrical charged source to receive a charge of the same polarity as the polarity of ions in the fluid. A support base holds the layer of material and conductive sheets in place to enable placement of the layer of material against the skin or tissue of a person into which ions from the ionized fluid are to be delivered. This is carried out by applying the charge in question to the conductive sheet to cause the ions in the layer of material to migrate therefrom into the person's skin or tissue.
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