Lkc Technologies, Inc.

Cardiodynamics International Corporation

Anatolie Hobet

Frank A Hunleth

Charles Quentin Davis

Bryan A Hays

James J Datovech

Donald J Brooks

Bryan Alan Hays

Electrode arrays have a plurality of electrodes. These arrays may have any combination of the following improvements. The arrays may have features that enable easier electrical connections and reduced bending stiffness by having a stop region and a torsion relief region, respectively. The arrays may have a shielding feature that may reduce electrical interference. The arrays may come in pairs that are designed to simplify measurements of electric signals of bilateral organs and tissues, such as eyes and ears.

Electrode arrays

Size-specific electrical connector apparatus optimized for e.g., biomedical applications, and which prevents mating to the wrong sized terminals. In one embodiment, the connector apparatus comprises a device having a two piece assembly adapted to pivotally engage and lock a sensor such as those used in impedance cardiography (ICG). The conductor is shaped so as to provide a high degree of specificity in sensor connection as well as signal stability and reliability. In one variant, the pivot comprises a spring-loaded pivot having no external stops and the shape of a sensor engaging aperture is defined by a metal insert associated with one element of the assembly and the pivot is permanently formed within the connector. Thus, a user is obstructed from changing the properties of the connector to accept smaller or larger sensors. Methods of manufacturing and operating the connector are also disclosed. In one embodiment, an opening in the metal insert () is sized to exclude oversized sensors. In another embodiment, a V-shaped stop () on one of the elements () acts to limit closure and to prevent a tight grip upon an undersized sensor.

Electrical connector apparatus and methods

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Salem, OR, United States of America

Anatolie Hobet