WO2003002185A3 - Hydrogel and scrim assembly for use with electro-acupuncture device with stimulation electrodes - Google Patents

Hydrogel and scrim assembly for use with electro-acupuncture device with stimulation electrodes Download PDF

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WO2003002185A3
WO2003002185A3 PCT/US2002/018822 US0218822W WO03002185A3 WO 2003002185 A3 WO2003002185 A3 WO 2003002185A3 US 0218822 W US0218822 W US 0218822W WO 03002185 A3 WO03002185 A3 WO 03002185A3
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hydrogel
electro
scrim
stimulation electrodes
acupuncture device
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David M Giuntoli
Thomas L Grey
Gregory J Gruzdowich
Benjamin W Wang
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Abbott Lab
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Priority to JP2003508422A priority patent/JP2004531351A/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/02—Details
    • A61N1/04—Electrodes
    • A61N1/0404—Electrodes for external use
    • A61N1/0472—Structure-related aspects
    • A61N1/0492—Patch electrodes
    • A61N1/0496—Patch electrodes characterised by using specific chemical compositions, e.g. hydrogel compositions, adhesives
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • 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
    • A61H39/00—Devices for locating or stimulating specific reflex points of the body for physical therapy, e.g. acupuncture
    • A61H39/002—Using electric currents
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/02—Details
    • A61N1/04—Electrodes
    • A61N1/0404—Electrodes for external use
    • A61N1/0408—Use-related aspects
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/18—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes
    • A61N1/32—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • 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
    • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
    • A61H2205/06—Arms
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/02—Details
    • A61N1/04—Electrodes
    • A61N1/0404—Electrodes for external use
    • A61N1/0408—Use-related aspects
    • A61N1/0456—Specially adapted for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation [TENS]
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/02—Details
    • A61N1/04—Electrodes
    • A61N1/0404—Electrodes for external use
    • A61N1/0472—Structure-related aspects

Abstract

A hydrogel and scrim assembly (9) adapted for use with an electro-acupuncture device to enhance electrical conduction between the device and the skin and to provide an impedance matching layer between the device and the skin. The assembly includes a scrim (12) with conductive hydrogel masses (10) disposed on the surface of the scrim. The hydrogel masses are sized and dimensioned so that when the pad is adapted to the device, the hydrogel masses do not bridge the electrodes to cause a short between the electrodes.
PCT/US2002/018822 2001-06-29 2002-06-12 Hydrogel and scrim assembly for use with electro-acupuncture device with stimulation electrodes WO2003002185A2 (en)

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AU2002312502A AU2002312502B2 (en) 2001-06-29 2002-06-12 Hydrogel and scrim assembly for use with electro-acupuncture device with stimulation electrodes
CA2449556A CA2449556C (en) 2001-06-29 2002-06-12 Hydrogel and scrim assembly for use with electro-acupuncture device with stimulation electrodes
EP02739880A EP1412018A4 (en) 2001-06-29 2002-06-12 Hydrogel and scrim assembly for use with electro-acupuncture device with stimulation electrodes
JP2003508422A JP2004531351A (en) 2001-06-29 2002-06-12 Hydrogel and scrim assembly used with electroacupuncture device with stimulation electrode

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US09/896,977 US7171276B2 (en) 2001-06-29 2001-06-29 Hydrogel and scrim assembly for use with electro-acupuncture device with stimulation electrodes
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