Composite elastic and wire fabric for physiological monitoring apparel
US6341504B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10287
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fabric for use in apparel of the type used for physiological monitoring of prescribed body functions has one or more elongated bands of elastic material which is stretchable in the longitudinal direction. Each such elastic band includes at least one conductive wire affixed to or formed therein in a curved pattern. A garment and a system of the type used for physiological monitoring of prescribed body functions includes such a fabric and a monitoring unit monitoring electrical parameters of the included conductive wires.
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