Portable EEG electrode locator headgear
US6161030A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/6804
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The EEG electrode locator headgear allows the user to locate and apply disposable EEG electrodes accurately according to the International 10/20 System without technical assistance, to allow the acquisition of high quality EEG signals. The headgear includes a front forehead pad, a base strap assembly connected to the front forehead pad, a plurality of EEG electrode locators for receiving EEG electrodes, and a plurality of locator straps connected to the front pad of material, the base strap assembly, and to the plurality of EEG electrode locators for accurately positioning the plurality of EEG electrode locators positioned relative to the scalp of a user. A visor can be attached to the front pad of material, and the base strap assembly may include an occipital locator device. A plunger assembly with spreadable fingers for parting the hair of the scalp of the user is also provided that is inserted in the electrode locators to prepare the scalp of the user and to seat the electrodes.
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