Spacelabs, Inc.

Robert J Brooks

A cable connector is provided for mating with connectors of defibrillation electrodes made from various manufacturers. The connector includes a body having a lip portion for mechanically securing the connector to a defibrillation electrode having a cup-type connector. The body includes a spring mounted therein for mechanically securing the connector to a defibrillation electrode including a post. A retainer includes a post channel constructed with a dual diameter for accommodating the construction of both small and long posts of various defibrillation electrode connectors.

Universal connector apparatus

A defibrillator electrode pad for conducting electricity between the body of a patient includes a flexible backing having an application surface upon which is mounted a metallic electrode. An adhesive is disposed upon the electrode and a portion of the application surface of the flexible backing. A gripping tab includes a first portion fixed to the flexible backing and a second portion integral with the first portion and projecting outward from the flexible backing. The second portion of the gripping tab includes a gripping surface made of a material selected to prevent the adhesive from sticking to the gripping surface. A paper release sheet is constructed to be applied to the application surface of the backing to prevent the adhesive from unintentionally sticking to objects. The paper release sheet includes a tab portion constructed to project outward from the flexible backing.

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Everett, WA, United States of America

Robert J Brooks