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Electrodes possessing pH indicator

US8280481B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2008
Grant dateOct 2, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/048
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure provides electrodes that possess components capable of indicating to an end-user when the electrode is in need of replacement. In embodiments, the electrodes include a hydrogel in combination with a pH indicator which changes its color or opacity upon repeated use of the electrode, thereby indicating an appropriate time for changing or replacing the electrode.

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