Ear clip with pole
OwnerDaniel L. Kirsch, Sai Cheong Chaninventors
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Abstract
An ear clip electrode used to conduct a minute amount of electricity from a stimulator to the ear lobes of a patient. The ear clip electrode is provided with an inner and outer plastic piece onto which a metallic plate is placed. Both the metallic plate as well as the plastic pieces are provided with a circular end onto which a metallic pole is placed. Electrode pads are placed upon these metallic poles and electricity is conducted from each of the plates to the electrode pad and then to the patient's ear lobe. The ear clip electrode is connected to a source of minute electrical energy.
Claims7
A clip for attachment to an individual's ear lobe, comprising:
- a longitudinally shaped outer piece including a first handle section and a first electrode contact section;
- a longitudinally shaped inner piece including a second handle section and a second electrode contact section;
- a pin connecting said outer piece to said inner piece;
- a first metallic pole provided in said first electrode contact section;
- a second metallic pole provided in said second electrode contact section;
- a first electrode in contact with said first metallic pole;
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- a second electrode in contact with said second metallic pole;
- wherein the clip is applied to the ear lobes of the individual, allowing said first and second electrodes to contact the ear lobe of the individual.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.