# US 11,717,223 B2 · Methods, systems, and devices for determining and maintaining a consistent ground and ground saturation resistance > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,717,223 B2 - Document ID: US11717223B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/597,667 - Filed: 2019-10-09 - Published: 2020-04-09 - Granted: 2023-08-08 - Earliest claimed: 2018-10-09 - Assignees: Prolung, Inc. - Applicants: Prolung, Inc. - Inventors: Phillip W. Dietz - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11717223B2 ## CPC - A61B 5/6825: {Hand} - A61B 5/6887: {mounted on external non-worn devices, e.g. non-medical devices} - A61B 5/0532: specially adapted for acupuncture or moxibustion - A61B 5/24: Detecting, measuring or recording bioelectric or biomagnetic signals of the body or parts thereof - A61B 5/6814: {Head} - A61B 5/6826: {Finger} - A61B 18/16: Indifferent or passive electrodes for grounding - A61H 39/002: {Using electric currents (electrotherapy A61N1/32)} - A61B 5/7225: {Details of analogue processing, e.g. isolation amplifier, gain or sensitivity adjustment, filtering, baseline or drift compensation (input circuits for detecting, measuring, or recording bioelectric or biomagnetic signals A61B5/30; specific diagnostic methods using bioelectric or biomagnetic signals A61B5/316)} - A61B 2560/0425: Ergonomically shaped housings (A61B2560/0418 takes precedence) - A61B 2560/0431: Portable apparatus, e.g. comprising a handle or case - A61B 2562/0209: Special features of electrodes classified in A61B5/24, A61B5/25, A61B5/283, A61B5/291, A61B5/296, A61B5/053 - A61B 2562/0217: Electrolyte containing - A61B 2562/029: Humidity sensors - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - A61H: PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy or ultrasound therapy A61N) ## Abstract The disclosure extends to systems and devices for determining and maintaining a consistent ground and ground saturation resistance that include a device that includes a grip element and bioelectrical grounding segments, which may be disposed about the grip element on the grounding device. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A grounding device comprising: an arched grip element extending along an axis; and a plurality of narrowly-sized bioelectrical grounding segments disposed about the arched grip element in a direction transverse to the axis, wherein the arched grip element increases contact between the plurality of narrowly-sized bioelectrical grounding segments and a person. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The grounding device of claim 1, further comprising a cord connected to the grounding device. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The grounding device of claim 1, further comprising a base connected to the grip element. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The grounding device of claim 1, further comprising a strap connected to the grounding device. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The grounding device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of narrowly-sized bioelectrical grounding segments are equally spaced about the arched grip element. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The grounding device of claim 1, wherein the each of the plurality of narrowly-sized bioelectrical grounding segments has a varying surface area with respect to each other of the plurality of narrowly-sized bioelectrical grounding segments. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The grounding device of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of narrowly-sized bioelectrical ground segments is comprised of electrically conductive material. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The grounding device of claim 1, wherein the grounding device is cylindrical. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The grounding device of claim 1, further comprising a base. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The grounding device of claim 1, wherein a top of the grounding device is hemispherical. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The grounding device of claim 1, further comprising a hinge. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The grounding device of claim 11, further comprising a moisture pad. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The grounding device of claim 12, further comprising one or more moisture apertures. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The grounding device of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of narrowly-sized bioelectrical grounding segments has an equal surface area. ### Claim 15 A system comprising: a processor that detects a grounding reading from one or more bioelectrical grounding segments and determines which of the one or more bioelectrical grounding segments provides ground saturation; and a grounding device comprising: an arched grip element extending along an axis; and a plurality of narrowly-sized bioelectrical grounding segments disposed about the arched grip element in a direction transverse to the axis, wherein the arched grip element increases contact between the plurality of narrowly-sized bioelectrical grounding segments and a person. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The system of claim 15, wherein the processor determines whether or not a moisture content of the plurality of narrowly-sized grounding segments provides ground saturation. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The system of claim 15, wherein the processor determines if the plurality of narrowly-sized bioelectrical grounding segments should be excluded from the ground saturation determination. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The system of claim 15, wherein each of the plurality of narrowly-sized bioelectrical grounding segments includes a surface area that is different from another one of the plurality of narrowly-sized bioelectrical grounding segments. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The system of claim 15, wherein the grounding device grounds a person in response to contacting the person. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The system of claim 19, wherein the processor determines whether or not each of the plurality of narrowly-sized bioelectrical ground segments is in contact with the person.