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Contoured electrode

US8301218B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2008
Grant dateOct 30, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/291
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A contoured bioelectrical signal electrode and a sensor headset are disclosed. In some embodiments, an apparatus for a bioelectrical signal sensor includes a contoured bioelectrical signal sensor connected to a holder comprising an electrode set, the electrode set including a contoured electrode, in which the contoured electrode is a dry electrode, in which the contoured electrode includes a cap portion with a protruding shape for maintaining contact with a user's head and a post portion protruding out of a side of the cap portion opposite the protruding shape, the post portion having a retaining ridge, in which the cap portion with the protruding shape and the post are electrically connected. In some embodiments, the contoured electrode is wrapped in a conductive fabric.

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