Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical device with a contact assembly 1 comprising at least one electrical contact 2 having a contacting end 10 for contacting a counterpart contact of another electrical device 14, and a holding device 3 for holding the electrical contact 2, wherein the holding device 3 comprises an elastomeric material 4 in which the electrical contact 2 is elastically held. In this way, an electrical device with such a contact assembly 2 is achieved that provides for a reliable electrical contact while being robust, easy to clean and preferably also watertight.

Abstract: A body-worn physiological sensor assembly (100) having a monitor/event recorder (120), a plurality of ECG electrodes (140, 180, 182), and an interconnect device (160) disposed between the recorder and the ECG electrodes. The interconnect device is preferably disposable, and simplifies the cleaning and decontamination of the assembly after use. In addition, the disposable interconnect device (160) incorporates the primary wear surfaces for the various electrical connections.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical device with a contact assembly 1 comprising at least one electrical contact 2 having a contacting end 10 for contacting a counterpart contact of another electrical device 14, and a holding device 3 for holding the electrical contact 2, wherein the holding device 3 comprises an elastomeric material 4 in which the electrical contact 2 is elastically held. In this way, an electrical device with such a contact assembly 2 is achieved that provides for a reliable electrical contact while being robust, easy to clean and preferably also watertight.

Abstract: An optical element of non-metallic, transparent, material, preferably quartz glass or calcium fluoride, is fastened to a mount or a mount element that is provided with a surface that forms a gap with the optical element. The surface that forms the gap is coated with a metal solder that melts at a temperature below about 100.degree. C. The optical element is placed at the metal solder, and the metal is melted, resulting in a positively locking connection with the optical element.