Contoured electrode
US8301218B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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