Garment with receptacle and electronic module
US9247907B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2503/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A garment includes a fabric portion with an electrode connected to the fabric portion and configured to engage a torso of the wearer. A receptacle is fixedly connected to the fabric portion and includes a receptacle housing, a socket defined by the receptacle housing, and an electrode lead, the electrode lead extending through the receptacle housing and providing an electrical connection between the electrode and the socket. An electronics module is configured to be removably inserted into the socket of the receptacle and contact the electrode lead. The electronics module includes a multi-component injection molded housing including a front face having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is comprised of a relatively soft and resilient polymer material and the second portion is comprised of a relatively hard and rigid polymer material.
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