Handheld, repositionable ECG detector

US8315687B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV · NL

Inventors

• Brett Cross · Redwood City, US
• Shannon Fong · Seattle, US
• Stacy Earl Gehman · Seattle, US
• Kim Hansen · Renton, US
• Earl C. Herleikson · Battle Ground, US
• Steven C. Hugh · Redmond, US
• Thomas D. Lyster · Bothell, US
• Thomas Solosko · Issaquah, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 30, 2007
• Grant date: Nov 20, 2012
• Expiry date: Nov 1, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2562/0215
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An ECG monitoring device comprises an integral handheld device including a ECG electronic module and an electrode patch having a plurality of electrodes which contact a subject by conductive hydrogel. A release liner covers and protects the hydrogel prior to use and is removed to expose the hydrogel. A second release liner is removed to expose a pressure sensitive adhesive by means of which the device is attached to a subject. The first and second release liners may be parts of a single release liner layer. After use the electrode patch is disposable and the ECG electronic module is detached from the patch for reuse.