Abstract: An iontophoresis electrode configured for positioning on a patient's skin during a drug treatment. The electrode includes a flexible backing layer having a first surface with an adhesive layer for holding the electrode together and for securing the electrode to the skin. A conductive material layer adheres to the adhesive layer. An absorbent pad layer, positioned adjacent the conductive material layer, holds a drug solution during the treatment. A dispersive material layer overlies the absorbent pad layer to disperse the solution evenly about a skin-electrode interface. The dispersive material layer and the flexible backing layer enclose the conductive material layer and the absorbent pad layer. A plurality of radially oriented slits extend through the conductive material layer at an aperture in the adhesive backing layer to form a site at which the drug solution can be injected into the absorbent pad layer. A snap-type electrical contact is attached to the conductive material layer.

Abstract: A vaginal electrode including a carrier and electrode pad is adapted to be inserted into a woman's vagina to stimulate and constrict muscles therein and prevent the unwanted flow of urine through the urethra. The carrier includes a tubular member having a circular cross-section with a plurality of sets of conductive first snap fastener sections arranged circumferentially about and communicating with its exterior surface. The pad is removably secured to the carrier by a plurality of sets of conductive second snap fastener sections which are releasably cooperable with the first snap fastener sections of the carrier. The pad has a plurality of electrically isolated electrode sections, each section in electrical contact with one of the sets of second snap fastener sections, to contact the vagina. The carrier includes leads to couple electrical energy to the set of first snap fastener sections.

Abstract: A vaginal electrode adapted to be inserted into a woman's vagina and used as part of a stimulation system to stimulate and constrict muscles surrounding the vagina to prevent the flow of urine through the urethra. The electrode includes a nonconductive sheet of material formed into a diametrically compressible spiral tending to unwind. An exterior surface of the sheet contacts the interior vaginal wall after the electrode is inserted into a vagina. Conductive electrode elements circumferentially oriented on the exterior surface of the sheet are thereby forced into electrical contact with the vaginal wall. Leads couple electrical stimulation signals to the electrode elements.