Wet or dry electrode, other sensors, actuators, or markers with a novel adhesive collar
US8428682B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/259
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a device, which can be attached to a subject's skin with an adhesive collar. The device can be a sensor, an actuator or a marker. Preferably, the device is a sensor, and more preferably in the form of a wet or dry electrode sensor, and most preferably, a dry electrode sensor. The invention is used to attach the device to a subject's prepared or unprepared skin so that the device can remain attached to the subject for an extended period of time with minimal skin irritation, breakdown, or re-application, and preferably with no skin irritation, breakdown, or re-application.
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