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Electrode for reducing the surface resistivity of skin and method

US5289822A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 1992
Grant dateMar 1, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/254
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Electrode adapted to be placed in contact with the skin of a patient for reducing the surface resistivity of the skin of the patient and comprising a member formed of a dry-conductive material and having an outer surface adapted to be placed in contact with the skin of the patient. A composition is disposed on at least a portion of the surface of the member. The composition as is the surface of a plurality of water-containing vesicles.

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