Patent classifications
A61B5/27
Wearable Assembly Comprising a Wearable Article and an Electronics Module
The wearable article (200) comprises a sensing component. The electronics module (100) is removably coupled to the wearable article (200). The electronics module comprises a housing and a processor disposed within the housing (101). An interface element (121, 123) interfaces with the sensing component so as to receive signals from the sensing component and provide the same to the processor. A sensor (105) is disposed within the housing (101). The sensor (105) monitors a property of the environment external the electronics module (100) through the housing (101). The housing (101) is constructed such that the sensor (105) has line of sight through the housing (101).
Wearable Assembly Comprising a Wearable Article and an Electronics Module
The wearable article (200) comprises a sensing component. The electronics module (100) is removably coupled to the wearable article (200). The electronics module comprises a housing and a processor disposed within the housing (101). An interface element (121, 123) interfaces with the sensing component so as to receive signals from the sensing component and provide the same to the processor. A sensor (105) is disposed within the housing (101). The sensor (105) monitors a property of the environment external the electronics module (100) through the housing (101). The housing (101) is constructed such that the sensor (105) has line of sight through the housing (101).
SMART GARMENT HAVING A CONTACT ELECTRODE
Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to electrode arrangements. In one example electrode arrangement, the arrangement includes an electrically conductive electrode, an electrically conductive thermoadhesive, and an electrode carrier. The electrode carrier is provided in the form of a flat material piece consisting of a textile or non-textile material. The electrode carrier is connected on one side to the electrically conductive electrode and the electrically conductive thermoadhesive being in contact with an opposite side of the electrode carrier. The electrode and the thermoadhesive are electrically conductively connected to form an electrical connection
ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR NANOTUBES FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL BIOELECTRONICS AND BIOSENSORS WITH TUNABLE DYNAMICS
In one aspect, the present disclosure provides organic semiconductors (OSNTs) as well as high-performance electrochemical devices based on the present OSNTs for the production of micro and nano-scale actuators. The present OSNTs may be used in several applications, including movable and implantable interface devices, such as flexible neural microelectrodes. Also provided herein are flexible neural microelectrodes based on conjugated polymer actuators
ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR NANOTUBES FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL BIOELECTRONICS AND BIOSENSORS WITH TUNABLE DYNAMICS
In one aspect, the present disclosure provides organic semiconductors (OSNTs) as well as high-performance electrochemical devices based on the present OSNTs for the production of micro and nano-scale actuators. The present OSNTs may be used in several applications, including movable and implantable interface devices, such as flexible neural microelectrodes. Also provided herein are flexible neural microelectrodes based on conjugated polymer actuators
Wireless Veterinary Patient Monitor
A veterinary vital signs monitoring system, including: (A) two stretchable bands, each having an electrically conductive component; (B) a housing including two fasteners with electrically conductive contacts, each fastener adapted to receive, and lock therein a portion of one of the bands, the conductive contacts adapted to make an electrical connection with electrically conductive components of the bands; and (C) a module housed in the housing and in electrical communication with the conductive contacts, the monitoring module adapted to receive signals relating to vital signs of the animal on which the bands are mounted, via the conductive components thereof.
Wireless Veterinary Patient Monitor
A veterinary vital signs monitoring system, including: (A) two stretchable bands, each having an electrically conductive component; (B) a housing including two fasteners with electrically conductive contacts, each fastener adapted to receive, and lock therein a portion of one of the bands, the conductive contacts adapted to make an electrical connection with electrically conductive components of the bands; and (C) a module housed in the housing and in electrical communication with the conductive contacts, the monitoring module adapted to receive signals relating to vital signs of the animal on which the bands are mounted, via the conductive components thereof.
FABRICS CONFORMALLY COATED WITH CONJUGATED POLYMERS, DISPOSABLE HEALTH MONITORING SENSORS USING THE SAME, AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF
A wearable device may include a sensor. The sensor may include a flexible fabric, a conjugated polymer coating deposited on the fabric via vapor-phase oxidative chemical vapor deposition (oCVD), and a plurality of electrodes in coupled to the conjugated polymer coating. The wearable device may further include a processor communicatively coupled to the electrodes. The processor may measure an electrical property across the electrodes, determine a physiological event based on the measured electrical property, and output measurement information corresponding the physiological event.
FABRICS CONFORMALLY COATED WITH CONJUGATED POLYMERS, DISPOSABLE HEALTH MONITORING SENSORS USING THE SAME, AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF
A wearable device may include a sensor. The sensor may include a flexible fabric, a conjugated polymer coating deposited on the fabric via vapor-phase oxidative chemical vapor deposition (oCVD), and a plurality of electrodes in coupled to the conjugated polymer coating. The wearable device may further include a processor communicatively coupled to the electrodes. The processor may measure an electrical property across the electrodes, determine a physiological event based on the measured electrical property, and output measurement information corresponding the physiological event.
BIOLOGICAL ELECTRODE AND CARDIAC PACEMAKER
The present biological electrode includes a conductive fabric (2) formed of base fibers which are filled with a conductor and/or to which the conductor is adhered, a thin metallic wire (3) formed into a spiral shape and connected with the conductive fabric (2) at a distal end of the thin metallic wire, and a filling material (5) with which a gap between the conductive fabric (2) and the thin metallic wire (3) is filled and which supports the conductive fabric (2) and the thin metallic wire (3), the conductive fabric (2) is supported in a roll shape, and the conductor is electrically connected with the thin metallic wire (3).