Venturi ECG electrode system
US7054677B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/28
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides for an ECG electrode system that includes the use of electrodes adapted to attach to the body via suction. The invention includes a lightweight and compact air pump in combination with air connection hoses, a lightweight air distribution unit, associated electrode tubes, and respective electrodes adapted to be positioned by the Venturi principle, and corresponding electrical leads and recorders/monitors. The electrode leads can each be positioned within respective air connections hoses, e.g., in a manner that is concentric or coaxial with the axis of the connection hoses, in order to both protect the leads themselves and facilitate their positioning.
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