Wireless multi-electrode potential detection device using vacuum suction and method for use thereof
OwnerNiyant Vorainventor
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Abstract
A biopotential detection device configured to be held by vacuum to a skin area. An embodiment includes a housing having an end wall and a skirt extending away from the top portion in a first direction. The skirt includes a bottom edge disposed away from the end wall and configured to engage the skin area. A void defined by the skirt, the end wall and the skin surface forms a vacuum chamber. The device also includes a cover disposed adjacent to the end wall. The device also includes a vacuum port extending through the cover and the top portion and into the vacuum chamber. The device also includes one or more electrodes disposed on the bottom edge of the skirt.
Claims20
A biopotential detection device comprising:
- a housing comprising:
- an end wall;
- and
- a skirt extending away the end wall in a first direction, the skirt having a bottom edge disposed away from the end wall and configured to engage a surface, wherein a void defined by the skirt, the end wall, and the skin area forms a vacuum chamber;
- a cover disposed adjacent to the end wall, opposite the skirt;
- a vacuum port extending through the cover and the end wall and into the vacuum chamber;
- and
- one or more electrodes disposed on the bottom edge of the skirt.
A housing comprising:
- an end wall;
- a lip extending around a circumference of the top portion and away from the top portion in a first direction;
- a skirt extending away from the end wall in a second direction, oblique from the first direction, the skirt at least partially defining a vacuum chamber;
- and
- a raised central portion having a housing opening extending there through, the housing opening defining a fluid pathway.
A method comprising:
- positioning a biopotential detection device on a skin area, wherein the biopotential detection device comprises a housing having a bottom edge that contacts the skin area and a vacuum chamber defined at least in part by the skin area and the housing;
- securing the housing with at least two electrodes in contact with the skin area;
- and
- suctioning air out of the vacuum chamber to as to create a vacuum seal between the housing and the skin area to secure the electrodes on the skin area.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.