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Current-controlling electrode

US5904712A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 12, 1997
Grant dateMay 18, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/0492
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A transcutaneous medical electrode includes a highly conductive grid, having a plurality of arrays of electrical conductors, for controlling current distribution of directed electrical pulses. Electrical connectors are provided for establishing electrical communication with the conductive grid for enabling selective electrification of the electrical conductors in each array. The conductive grid is supported by a moderately conductive sheet, or film, and a conductive adhesive is provided for removably coupling the sheet or film and the conductive grid to a user's body.

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