Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a first electrocardiograph (ECG) electrode, a second ECG electrode, an ECG circuit board, and a conductive resilient sheet. The housing includes a back cover and a middle frame fixed with the back cover. The first ECG electrode is disposed at the back cover. The second ECG electrode is disposed at the middle frame. The ECG circuit board is disposed inside the back cover and inside the middle frame, and provided with a first branch electrically connected with the first ECG electrode and a second branch disposed adjacent to and extending toward the second ECG electrode. The conductive resilient sheet is fixed inside the middle frame and configured to make the second ECG electrode and the second branch be in a conducting state. The conductive resilient sheet is provided to make the second ECG electrode and the second branch be in a conducting state.

Abstract: Apparatuses for making electrical connections in electrophysiological measurements and monitoring are disclosed. One such apparatus includes a first side having an electrical contact; a second side opposing the first side and having an electrode disposed over the second side; and a layer disposed between the first side and the second side. The layer is adapted to remove moisture from a region around the electrode. The apparatus also has an electrode line in electrical contact with the electrode disposed over the layer on the first side and extending over the layer on the second side. The electrode line is electrically connected to the electrical contact.

Abstract: To provide an electrocardiographic measurement apparatus that can prevent a variety of subjects from having discomfort when the apparatus is attached to the subjects. The electrocardiographic measurement apparatus includes: a plurality of electrodes that has a length along a circumferential direction of an upper arm, the length being variable in accordance with a length in the circumferential direction of the upper arm, and detects an electric potential from the upper arm that is brought into contact with the electrodes; and a device body that generates electrocardiographic information based on the electric potential detected by the plurality of electrodes.

Abstract: A first electric connector arrangement of an electronic apparatus that is repeatedly connectable with and releasable from a first electric counter-connector arrangement of a bio-signal data processing apparatus. A second electric connector arrangement of the electronic apparatus is connectable with a second electric counter-connector arrangement of the bio-signal electrode arrangement in a releasable manner. A battery provides electric power for operation of the bio-signal data processing apparatus in response to an electric connection through the first electric connector arrangement between the electronic apparatus and the bio-signal data processing apparatus. The first electric connector arrangement includes separate electric connectors, which have multiple pins. The pins are for electric power supply and data transfer.

Abstract: Disclosed are a neural electrode for measuring a neural signal and a method for manufacturing the same. The method includes forming a bottom electrode on a substrate, forming a passivation layer exposing a portion of the bottom electrode, forming a metal layer including a gold nano-structure and a silver nano-structure on the bottom electrode, selectively forming the gold nano-structure having porosity by selectively removing the silver nano-structure, forming lower nano-particles on an inner sidewall of the gold nano-structure, and forming an upper nano-coating layer on the lower nano-particles and the inner sidewall of the gold nano-structure.

Abstract: A radio frequency surgical instrument includes a tubular body; a metal wire having a tip end and a base end, and including a first portion exposed from and disposed outside a distal portion of the tubular body and a second portion disposed in the first lumen; and a fixture fixed to a tip end portion of the wire, being in contact with an inner wall of the first lumen, and having a tip end and a base end, wherein the fixture has a first segment including a portion decreased in outer diameter toward the tip end, and when the first segment is equally tripartitioned into a tip portion, a center portion, and a base portion, a base end of the tip portion in the first segment and a base end of the base portion in the first segment are different in radial sectional shape of the fixture.

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure are directed to an apparatus comprising an intra-body electrode, and a poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT)-based coating. The PEDOT-based coating is on a surface of the intra-body electrode. And, the PEDOT-based coating includes a PEDOT-backbone doped with counter ions and cross-linked to a photoreactive polymer and a photoreactive-hydrophilic polymer.

Abstract: A surgical instrument including an end effector that may transition between a deactivated and activated configured to transmit energy to tissue, and a proximal body attached to the end effector. The proximal body includes an electrical component that may assist the end effector, a first shroud, and a second shroud capable of coupling with the first shroud to cooperatively define a hollow interior that houses the electrical component. The proximal body further includes a first restraining feature and a second restraining feature associated with the first shroud and the second shroud, respectively. The first and second restraining features may couple together to cooperatively align the first shroud and the second shroud. The first and second restraining feature may selectively disengage to allow the first shroud and the second shroud to decouple form each other and expose the electrical component within the hollow interior.

Abstract: There is provided a device for acquiring biometric electrical signals comprising at least two electrodes. The device also comprises a current supply comprising a direct current supply, an alternating current supply, and a switch actuatable to switch selectively between the direct current supply and the alternating current supply. The device further comprises a capacitive coupling to couple each electrode to the current supply, a direct coupling to couple each electrode to the current supply, and a switch actuatable to switch selectively between the direct coupling and the capacitive coupling. The device also comprises a data acquisition module.

Abstract: Amyloid fibers-based electrodes and apparatuses comprising the same. Additionally, methods for manufacturing amyloid fibers-based electrodes.

Abstract: A robotic surgical instrument includes a housing having a shaft extending therefrom configured to receive a first end effector including jaw members moveable between a fully open position wherein the jaw members are spaced a maximum distance relative to one another and a closed position wherein a closure pressure between the jaw members is within a predetermined range. A drive rod actuates the first end effector upon translation thereof. The housing includes a spring compression assembly having proximal and distal hubs with the compression spring disposed therebetween. A jaw drive input rotates a drive gear to translate the distal hub relative to the proximal hub to compress the compression spring and actuate the end effector. Once the jaw members are fully open, the jaw drive input rotates a preset number of degrees to compress the compression spring and approximate the jaw members to a closure pressure within the predetermined range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connecting device and to a monopolar cable for surgical instruments operable in a monopolar and bipolar manner, especially for high-frequency surgery, and a corresponding surgical instrument and surgical system. An electrical terminal of the connecting device is designed to be connectable either to a monopolar cable for monopolar operation or to a bipolar cable for bipolar operation. A first contact and a second contact of the electrical terminal are electrically connected to an accessory coupling of the connecting device and are designed with insulation such that an accessory coupled by the accessory coupling is operable either in a monopolar or bipolar manner via the two contacts. The present invention further relates to a monopolar cable for such a connecting device, to a surgical instrument comprising such a connecting device and to a surgical system comprising such a surgical instrument and such a monopolar cable.

Abstract: An ECG electrode application system includes an electrode distributor including a housing and a suction manifold assembly disposed within the housing. The suction manifold assembly includes a manifold, a plurality of pneumatic valves integrated within the manifold, and the manifold includes a common manifold chamber fluidly coupled to each pneumatic valve, and each pneumatic valve includes a venturi passage. The ECG electrode application system includes a plurality of suction electrodes, each suction electrode having an electrode suction dome and coupled to the electrode distributor via a lead wire, and each lead wire is coupled to a respective pneumatic valve. Each electrode suction dome is configured when pressed to cause a change in air pressure that results in a suction pressure being applied within a respective electrode suction dome to adhere a corresponding suction electrode to a subject at a pressure determined by the venturi passage of a corresponding pneumatic valve.