# US 9,517,031 B2 · EEG hair band

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- Number: US 9,517,031 B2
- Document ID: US9517031B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 13/899,515
- Filed: 2013-05-21
- Published: 2013-11-21
- Granted: 2016-12-13
- Earliest claimed: 2012-05-21
- Applicants: Melody Jung
- Inventors: Melody Jung
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9517031B2

## CPC

- A61B 5/291: for electroencephalography [EEG]
- A61B 5/0006: {ECG or EEG signals}
- A61B 5/384: Recording apparatus or displays specially adapted therefor
- A61B 5/4064: {Evaluating the brain (for intracranial pressure A61B5/031; for cerebral blood gases A61B5/14553; using EEG A61B5/369)}
- A61B 5/6803: {Head-worn items, e.g. helmets, masks, headphones or goggles}
- A61B 5/6843: {Monitoring or controlling sensor contact pressure}
- A45D 8/004: {with decorative arrangements or form}
- A45D 8/24: Hair clasps, i.e. multi-part clasps with pivotal connection of parts at their ends
- A45D 8/30: with comb-like prongs
- A45D 8/36: Hair straps; Hair rings
- A61B 2562/0209: Special features of electrodes classified in A61B5/24, A61B5/25, A61B5/283, A61B5/291, A61B5/296, A61B5/053
- A61B 2562/164: the sensor is mounted in or on a conformable substrate or carrier
- A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D)
- A45D: HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT (wigs, toupees or the like A41G3/00, A41G5/00; hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B); EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING

## Abstract

The present invention relates to hair band EEGs. More particularly, the present invention relates to hair bands.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An EEG hair band to record multiple EEG signals comprising:
a. a head band having a generally arcuate configuration with two ends and one or more EEG teeth that circumnavigate the head band, wherein
i. each and all teeth are perpendicular to the head band,
ii. each EEG tooth comprises a tip having an electrode, and further is adapted to be of sufficient length and design to enable the electrode positioned on the tip of each EEG tooth to reach the scalp of a wearer when worn by a wearer,
iii. the electrodes are adapted to measure electroencephalograph signals from the wearer,
b. wherein the head band comprises at least one reference electrode and at least two additional electrodes, wherein each additional electrode creates an independent electroencephalograph channel referentially against the reference electrode.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The EEG hair band of claim 1, wherein said head band is fabricated of material with sufficient rigidity to position said one or more EEG teeth in a perpendicular position to reach the scalp of the wearer.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The EEG hair band of claim 2, wherein said head band further comprises a ground electrode.

### Claim 4 (depends on 2)

The EEG hair band of claim 2, further comprising at least one electrode positioned on one or both ends of the head band.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The EEG hair band of claim 1, further comprising a battery and processor embedded within the head band, wherein electrodes are connected by one or more wires to the battery and the processor.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The EEG hair band of claim 5, further comprising a wireless transmitter embedded within the head band, wherein the transmitter is connected by one or more wires to the processor.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The EEG hair band of claim 1, wherein the head band further comprises a decorative element.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The EEG hair band of claim 1, wherein the head band further comprises a body to position one or more EEG teeth to contact the wearer, and wherein the body is adapted to house one or more wires that connect the electrodes with electronic components that enable EEG signal acquisition.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The EEG hair band of claim 1, wherein the EEG head band comprises two or more EEG teeth, wherein at least two EEG teeth are connected to redundantly acquire a single measurement.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The EEG hair band of claim 1, wherein the reference electrode is on a tooth.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

An EEG array system comprising 2 or more EEG hair bands of claim 1, wherein each EEG hair band records an EEG signals from multiple locations on an individuals scalp.