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Myoelectric electrode assembly

US8956420B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2013
Grant dateFeb 17, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/802
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A myoelectric electrode assembly for a prosthesis comprising a retention ring adapted to be inserted into a correspondingly shaped aperture in the wall of the prosthesis. The assembly also has a myoelectric electrode unit held within the retention ring by a gasket which surrounds the electrode unit and is in sealing engagement therewith. A portion of the gasket is received in and sealingly engages with an annular recess around the inside of the retention ring.

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