Garment Patents (Class 600/388)
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Publication number: 20150065841Abstract: Provided is a conductive textile-based inductance-type electrode apparatus for bio-signal detection, which includes an electrode unit (10) having a textile electrode (200) for receiving an oscillation signal from an oscillating unit and outputting a bio signal of a subject person, the textile electrode having a spiral coil (101) disposed at a textile sheet (103) formed by spirally turning a coil thread with conductivity from one end to the other end disposed at a center portion thereof, a bottom textile sheet (120) coming in contact with a skin of the subject person, and a buffering member (145) disposed between the electrode unit (10) and the bottom textile sheet (120) to separate the electrode unit (10) from the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Joo Hyeon LEE, Jeong-Whan Lee, Young-Jae Lee, Sunok GI
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Patent number: 8965479Abstract: A biosensor is described which can obtain physiological data from an individual. The biosensor may collect electrodermal activity, skin temperature, and other information. The biosensor may be attached to the body through the use of a garment which may be fastened in multiple locations on the human body. The biosensor has replaceable electrodes which may be interchanged. The electrodes contact the body without having any wires or leads external to the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2014Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Affectiva, Inc.Inventors: Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith, Rosalind Wright Picard
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Patent number: 8948839Abstract: Garments having one or more stretchable conductive ink patterns thereon. Described herein are garments (including compression garments) having one or more highly stretchable conductive ink pattern formed of a composite of an insulative adhesive, a conductive ink, and an intermediate gradient zone between the adhesive and conductive ink. The conductive ink typically includes between about 40-60% conductive particles, between about 30-50% binder; between about 3-7% solvent; and between about 3-7% thickener. The stretchable conductive ink patterns may be stretched more than twice their length without breaking or rupturing.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: L.I.F.E. Corporation S.A.Inventors: Gianluigi Longinotti-Buitoni, Andrea Aliverti
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Publication number: 20150025354Abstract: A device (100) for measuring electrophysiological signals of a body comprising electrodes (101) and a multilayer supporting medium (102), such as garment, like a belt, for supporting said electrodes (101). The multilayer supporting medium (102) comprises at least one stretchable layer (103) and one non-stretchable (104) corrugated (104a) layer. The layers are coupled with each other in numerous portions (105) so that the corrugation portions (104a) of said non-stretchable corrugated layer (104) between the coupling portions (105) are free from said stretchable layer (103). The electrodes (101) are also arranged into the non-stretchable layers (104) at the coupling portions (105).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Kenneth Alexander Johannes Salonius, Riku Oskari Lehtomäki
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Publication number: 20150025353Abstract: An arrangement (100) is for creating body composition images of a body part by placing the apparel (101) in direct contact with the desired body part. The results of the image are shown on separate mobile devices (102), such as e.g. a mobile phone, tablet computer or similar device. The image and derivative information can be calculated on the mobile device (102) or with external computation resources.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Kenneth Alexander Johannes Salonius, Riku Oskari Lehtomäki
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Patent number: 8934957Abstract: A non-invasive sensor has a contact membrane (6,16) and a cover membrane (2,12), the cover membrane being adapted for extension of a body surface to project the contact membrane against a body surface beneath it. The contact membrane will normally be attached to the cover membrane around its periphery such that at least one of the membranes forms a convex outer surface, and a spacing material (8,20) can be interposed between the membranes to achieve this object. The cover membrane may extend over a support element (10), with the contact membrane overlaying and spaced from the other face of the support element by spacing material.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Inventors: Tilak Kithsiri Dias, Paul Charles William Beatty, William Hurley, Kimberley Mitcham, Adrian Keith Griffiths, Rajcoomar Baboo Ramgulam
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Publication number: 20150005608Abstract: Systems and apparatus for monitoring physiological electrical activity of an individual include a first electrode unit for receiving a first signal indicative of electrical activity at a first location on a body of the individual and a second electrode unit for receiving a second signal indicative of electrical activity at a second location on the body of the individual. Each of the first and second electrode units may be operated in a field-sensing mode wherein the electrode unit is placed on or in proximity to the individual's skin. The first and second electrode units comprise a capacitive sensor element, and the capacitive sensor element of each of the electrode units comprising an electrodynamic sensor which is sensitive to electromagnetic waves; and an antenna comprising an electrically conductive radiating element for receiving electromagnetic waves.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Thomas Crannell EVANS, Efraim GAVRILOVICH, Rasvan Catalin MIHAI, Ion ISBASESCU
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Publication number: 20150005609Abstract: Systems and apparatus for monitoring heart muscle activity of an individual include a first electrode unit, for receiving a first signal indicative of electrical, activity at a first location on a body of the individual and a second electrode unit for receiving a second, signal indicative of electrical activity at a second location on the body of the individual. Each of the first and second electrode units is configurable to operate in a field-sensing mode wherein the electrode unit is placed on or it! proximity to the individual's skin, and a current-sensing mode wherein the electrode unit is coupled to a resistive sensor sensing element placed directly on the individual's skin. The field-sensing mode can be either non-contact field-sensing mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: EasyG LLCInventors: Thomas Crannell Evans, Efraim Gavrilovich, Rasvan Catalin Mihai, Ion Isbasescu
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Publication number: 20140371568Abstract: The invention concerns an electronic device, method for assembling components of an electronic device and a flexible cap for facilitating assembly of an electronic component of an electronic device. The electronic device has a housing and at least one male connection portion for providing a detachable connection of the electronic device to a female snap, and where the male connection portion comprises an elongate stud. An end portion of said stud is adapted to receive a flexible cap of a conductive sheet material having a top surface to fit on the top of the stud and at least two side elements, The side elements are formed as legs joined to the top surface by a first bend of the sheet material and are aligned generally along the wall of the end portion of the stud. An electrical connection and a mechanical lock between the end portion and the printed circuit board is created by flexible deformation of the side members when sliding the cap and the end portion through an aperture in the printed circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Tapio Selby, Ossi Lehtinen, Erik Lindman
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Patent number: 8909318Abstract: A user interface component and system for physiological parameters telemetry is provided. A user interface component may be reversibly or irreversibly attached to a garment that allows connection to a user's skin, such as via one or more holes in the garment. Signals transmitted through a conductive transfer layer in the user interface component are provided to a signal receiving unit which can collect and transmit physiological data.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: NIKE Inc.Inventor: Matthew D. Nordstrom
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Patent number: 8897860Abstract: According to at least one example, an ambulatory medical device is provided. The device includes a plurality of electrodes disposed at spaced apart positions about a patient's body and a control unit. The control unit includes a sensor interface, a memory and a processor. The sensor interface is coupled to the plurality of electrodes and configured to receive a first ECG signal from a first pairing of the plurality of electrodes and to receive a second ECG signal from a second pairing of the plurality of electrodes. The memory stores information indicating a preferred pairing, the preferred pairing being either the first pairing or the second pairing. The processor is coupled to the sensor interface and the memory and is configured to resolve conflicts between interpretations of first ECG signal and the second ECG signal in favor of the preferred pairing.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Zoll Medical CorporationInventors: Shane S. Volpe, Thomas E. Kaib
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Publication number: 20140343390Abstract: A textile-based electrode system includes a first fabric layer having an inner and an outer surface. The inner surface includes a knitted electrode configured to be placed in contact with the skin of a user. A second fabric layer is disposed and configured to contact the outer surface of the first fabric layer. The second fabric layer includes a knitted conductive pathway configured to be electrically coupled to the knitted electrode. Furthermore, a third fabric layer is configured and disposed to contact the second fabric layer. A connector is disposed on the third fabric layer and is configured to be electrically coupled to the knitted conductive pathway. The second fabric layer can be folded about a first fold axis and the third fabric layer can be folded about a second fold axis to place the second fabric layer in contact with the first fabric layer and the third fabric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: OMsignal Inc.Inventors: Joanna Berzowska, Frederic Chanay, Stephane Menard, Maria Elina Nurkka
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Publication number: 20140343389Abstract: The present invention relates to a monitor and monitoring system suitable for attachment to the skin of a mammal, including a human. The monitor and monitoring system are designed for continuous wireless real-time measurement of physiological signals and transmission of the measurements to a remote computer or mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: iMobile Healthcare, LLCInventors: Aaron Goldstein, Collin Hill, William Duckworth
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Patent number: 8886276Abstract: A method for making a medical electrical lead electrode assembly includes the steps of: forming an insulative carrier from an insulative material; coupling at least one conductive component to the carrier by inserting a pre-formed tab of the conductive component through the carrier, from a first side thereof to a second side thereof, so that the conductive component is secured to the carrier with the tab extending along a surface of the second side of the carrier and an inward facing surface of an electrode portion of the conductive component being disposed against a surface of the first side of the carrier; coupling an elongate flexible conductor to the tab of the component; and forming an insulative layer over the second side of the carrier, the tab and the conductor electrically coupled to the tab.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Sean P. Skubitz, Michael E. Metzler, Mary L. Boatwright, Stephen L. Bolea, Jessica L. Tower
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Patent number: 8886281Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a thin, low thickness snap integrated within or built within a heart rate monitor belt or snap and electrode assebly. The snap can be integrated or built directly in to a heart rate monitor belt. Furthermore, the heart rate monitor belt can be integrated within a textile or garment, for example a compression shirt, sports bra or cycling shorts. The snap can be flushly integrated into the belt or garment such the snap does not take away from the general wearability of the heart rate monitor belt or garment.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby, Phillip Lindberg, Jukka Manni, Jorma Liljemark, Tapio Savolainen, Hannu Putkinen, Jari Akkila, Satu Rahkonen, Erik Lindman
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Publication number: 20140323826Abstract: A biosensor is described which can obtain physiological data from an individual. The biosensor may collect electrodermal activity, skin temperature, and other information. The biosensor may be attached to the body through the use of a garment which may be fastened in multiple locations on the human body. The biosensor has replaceable electrodes which may be interchanged. The electrodes contact the body without having any wires or leads external to the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith, Rosalind Wright Picard
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Patent number: 8874185Abstract: A set of electrodes suitable for being attached to the skin of an animal or human being at locations normally used for attaching single-lead electrodes with a single sensor point. The electrodes of the set of electrodes have at least three sensors arranged to define two linearly independent directions, which allows sensing corresponding electrical potential differences in the two directions. Signals representing sensed potential differences can be transmitted wirelessly or via conductors to a processing apparatus for being transformed into electrical potentials that approximate traditional potentials obtained with wired single-sensor electrodes. A method is also presented.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Ambu A/SInventor: Finn Albert Sonnenborg
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Patent number: 8868217Abstract: Devices and methods of treating a targeted body tissue by stimulating the body tissue with an electric current. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an electrode carrier configured to be removably coupled to an interior surface of an orthosis. The electrode carrier includes a recess configured to matingly receive a portion of an electrode. The electrode carrier is electrically coupled to the electrode when the portion of the electrode is disposed within the recess. A connection member is electrically coupled to the electrode carrier and is configured to be releasably coupled to a surface of the orthosis. The electrode carrier is electrically coupled to the orthosis when the connection member is coupled to the orthosis. In some embodiments, the electrode carrier is configured to be removably coupled to the interior surface of the orthosis. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the electrode is constructed of an absorptive material.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Bioness Neuromodulation Ltd.Inventors: Amit Dar, Mark Rubin, Shmuel Springer, Amir Cohen
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Publication number: 20140296685Abstract: A biomedical sensor system is disclosed that includes a plurality of electrodes and a contiguous adhesive material that is in contact with each of the plurality of electrodes. In certain embodiments a method is provided that includes the step of applying a first surface of adhesive material to a patient wherein the adhesive material includes at least two electrodes on second surface thereof that is opposite the first surface. The method also includes the step of receiving a time varying signal a first electrode of the at least two electrodes at a first location such that the time varying signal is not received at a second electrode of the at least two electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Kenneth Burnham, Suraj Gorkhali, Andrew Greene
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Publication number: 20140296651Abstract: A wearable physiological monitoring system comprising a garment that is configured to cover at least the chest region and the upper back of a wearer, a stretchable circumferential band that is attachable to the garment, the stretchable band including a respiration detection system that is configured to detect axial chest wall displacements of the wearer and integral signal transmission conductors, an electronics module that is releasably attachable to said garment and programmed to control the respiration detection system, process signals therefrom, and wirelessly transmit the processed signals, and a self-aligning magnetic connection system that is configured to removeably couple the electronics module to said band and, thereby, the signal transmission conductors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2013Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventor: Robert T. Stone
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Publication number: 20140296684Abstract: A biomedical sensor system is disclosed that includes a high impedance conductive electrode having an electrode impedance of at least about 20 k?/sq-mil, and a dielectric material on a first side of the electrode for receiving a discharge of an electrical signal from the dielectric material responsive to the presence of a time varying signal adjacent a second side of the dielectric material that is opposite the first side.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Kenneth Burnham, Suraj Gorkhali, Andrew Greene
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Patent number: 8840548Abstract: The information relating to physical and/or biomedical parameters of a person carrying out, in real conditions, an activity distinguished by high mechanical stresses is detected by sensors (10, 12, 16, 18, 20, 22, 30) which are mounted on, or form part of, a garment worn while carrying out said activity. During all the stages of said activity this information is converted into data in digital format which are stored in an electronic recording device (100) or “data logger”. Advantages: the stored data may be used by other persons also far from the location where the activity is being performed and/or at a later time.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2006Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Alpinestars Research SRLInventor: Giovanni Mazzarolo
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Patent number: 8825174Abstract: A process for introducing therapeutic doses of electric antioxidants to the human skin with conductive portions in clothing for electrically contacting the skin, for applying direct current, pulsed direct current, or alternating current electricity of various voltage and current levels, for conductive wiring fiber interwoven in clothing, and for electronically controlling the doses of electric antioxidants in microcurrent doses applied percutaneously or transcutaneously to the human skin. A preferred embodiment includes the process for applying clothing that is skin tight, with or without a control module imbedded in the clothing or optionally, a wireless and remote control module for administering the therapeutic doses of electric antioxidants to the skin of the head, feet, legs, hips, or upper torso.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Integrity Research InstituteInventor: Jacqueline Panting
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Patent number: 8818478Abstract: The present invention provides a sensor garment including a harness. In one exemplary embodiment, the sensor garment includes a textile portion, a device-retention element coupled to the textile portion, and a stretchable harness coupled to the textile portion. The harness includes a conductive element disposed between layers of film. The conductive element includes a first termination point at the device retention element, configured to connect to a monitor device. The conductive element includes a second termination point configured to connect to a sensor or transceiver.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: adidas AGInventors: Kim Scheffler, Melanie M. Maslany
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Patent number: 8798708Abstract: A garment is used to facilitate the placement of biomedical sensors or other electrodes on the body. The garment is comfortable and allows freedom of movement much like typical clothing. Textile based electrical components are included in the garment which are capable of transmitting an electrical signal to and from various external electrodes placed on the body. A textile based EMI shield protects the signals from electromagnetic interference. The garment may take any form such as a vest, sports bra, long sleeve shirt, bonnet, or other form and may provide access to an electrode placement site without requiring removal of the garment.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Kathleen Tremblay
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Publication number: 20140206974Abstract: A wearable therapeutic device to facilitate care of a subject is provided. The wearable therapeutic device can include a garment having a sensing electrode. The garment includes at least one of an inductive element and a capacitive element, and a controller identifies an inductance of the inductive element or a capacitance of the capacitive element, and determines a confidence level of information received from the sensing electrode based on the inductance or the capacitance. The wearable therapeutic device also includes an alarm module coupled with the controller and configured to provide a notification to a subject based on the confidence level.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Shane S. Volpe, Thomas E. Kaib
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Publication number: 20140206948Abstract: A seamless, substantially continuous, independent and wearable health monitoring and self-alert system, configured for use by a living being on a daily basis, including by a healthy living being. The wearable health monitoring and self-alert system includes a garment worn by the living being adjacently to preconfigured portions of the body of the living being. The system further includes a garment-control device that includes a garment-processor and a battery. The system further includes a multi-lead ECG measuring device including multiple electrodes or probe-devices embedded into the garment, and an alerting unit. Preferably, the system further includes multiple sensing devices selected from the group consisting of sensors and electrodes. At least one of the sensing devices is embedded into the garment, wherein each of the sensing devices is configured to detect a predetermined physiological or chemical parameter of the living being.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2012Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: HEALTHWATCH LTDInventor: Yoram Romem
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Publication number: 20140189928Abstract: A garment includes a fabric portion with an electrode connected to the fabric portion and configured to engage a torso of the wearer. A receptacle is fixedly connected to the fabric portion and includes a receptacle housing, a socket defined by the receptacle housing, and an electrode lead, the electrode lead extending through the receptacle housing and providing an electrical connection between the electrode and the socket. An electronics module is configured to be removably inserted into the socket of the receptacle and contact the electrode lead. The electronics module includes a multi-component injection molded housing including a front face having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is comprised of a relatively soft and resilient polymer material and the second portion is comprised of a relatively hard and rigid polymer material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.Inventors: Mark A. Oleson, Samuel J. Hollenbach, F. Grant Kovach, Jason Berns
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Patent number: 8774893Abstract: A biosensor is described which can obtain physiological data from an individual. The biosensor may collect electrodermal activity, skin temperature, and other information. The biosensor may be attached to the body through the use of a garment which may be fastened in multiple locations on the human body. The biosensor has replaceable electrodes which may be interchanged. The electrodes contact the body without having any wires or leads external to the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Affectiva, Inc.Inventors: Oliver Orion Wilder-Smith, Rosalind Wright Picard
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Publication number: 20140187899Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an electrode assembly including a thin, low thickness snap for use, for example, in a heart rate monitoring. The electrode assembly can come in the form of a kit with multiple pieces or in an assembled form. The electrode assembly includes two electrodes with respective snaps connected by a non-stretchable material portion. The electrode assembly can be easily integrated into a garment with minimal interference in the usability of the garment itself. Additionally, the present invention relates to a garment having integrated therein an electrode assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: SUUNTO OYInventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby
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Patent number: 8768473Abstract: In various embodiments, the invention disclosed herein provides systems, devices and methods for providing electrical stimulation to a patient. An electrical mechanical interconnection is provided to facilitate user friendly systems and devices. Exemplary therapeutic electrical stimulation devices include a shoe connected mechanically and electrically to a conductor that provides signals for electrical stimulation.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: EMPI Inc.Inventors: Thomas Jerome Bachinski, Richard Paul Shindley, Dennis Lutz
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Publication number: 20140180036Abstract: A wireless sleep apnea treatment system comprises a garment having at least one ECG monitor, a wireless signal acquisition board in communication with the ECG monitor and the computer and providing the electrical reading from the ECG monitor to the computer, and a patient stimulator controlled by the computer through the wireless signal acquisition board.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Satish T.S. Bukkapatnam, Trung Le, Woranat Wongdhamma
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Patent number: 8761858Abstract: A method of positioning electrodes on a patient for detecting a cardiac waveform and/or a respiratory waveform includes providing a plurality of electrodes having an upper and lower surface, the lower surface having electrically conductive properties suitable to detecting a cardiac and/or respiratory waveform and substantially no adhesive properties, and the upper surface being covered in part with a material having adhesive or affixative properties. A first electrode is placed under a garment worn by the patient in the region of the left lower abdomen/inguinal region, such that the adhesive surface thereof affixes to the underside of the garment. A second electrode is placed under a garment in the region of the right lower abdomen/inguinal region, such that the adhesive surface thereof affixes to the underside of the garment.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Bionix Development CorporationInventor: James J. Huttner
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Patent number: 8750959Abstract: An article of wearing apparel provided with a sensor for measuring a physiological signal, and a method for manufacturing the wearing apparel provided with a sensor. The wearing apparel includes a flexible substrate and the sensor includes at least one electrode, which has a signalling surface, and which faces in the same direction as the first surface of the flexible substrate. In addition, the sensor includes a signal transmission conductor, which is connected electrically to the electrode. The signal transmission conductor is attached in a watertight manner to the second surface of the substrate. The wearing apparel is comfortable to the user, and sensor in the wearing apparel is reliable, economical to manufacture, and waterproof.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Phillip Lindberg, Kimmo Pernu, Jukka Manni, Jorma Liljemark, Tapio Savolainen, Hannu Putkinen, Jari Akkila, Satu Rahkonen, Erik Lindman
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Patent number: 8739397Abstract: A material 2 is used as the fabric of a shirt, and formed by knitting a blended yarn of polyester and urethane. The material 2 is flattened by a calendering process. A conductive ink is printed on an insulating layer serving as an underlayer to form wiring layers L1 to L10. The conductive ink contains carbon nanotubes. Consequently, wiring layers that ensure a sufficient conductivity can be obtained.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2008Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignees: Nihon Kohden Corporation, Asakura Senpu Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shinya Nagata, Nobumichi Iwasaki
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Publication number: 20140148678Abstract: A method of selecting one or more assay electrodes for use in a device used in an electrical thoracic scan system. The device has a linear multielectrode array, and the method includes providing a device for use in an electrical thoracic scan system. The device includes: a band having an inner surface; and a linear array of electrodes arranged along the length of the band and on the inner surface for contacting the skin surface. Further, each electrode is selectively connectable to a control unit. The method also includes: placing the device on the chest of the subject; designating, as reserve electrodes for potential use, the electrodes making contact with the skin surface; selecting a plurality of assay electrodes from the reserve electrodes; and utilizing the assay electrodes in an electrical thoracic scan process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: CardioLogic Innovations Ltd.Inventor: Oren DRORI
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Patent number: 8712497Abstract: A measuring system for measuring electrocardiogram signals comprises a diagnostic garment with ECG electrodes that may assume the form of a sleeve or glove. A disposable version of the glove can be inflated. By using an inflatable glove, the contour of the body is automatically matched by the contour of the glove. Samples from the ECG electrodes positioned on a diagnostic garment are compensated so that the samples better approximate samples from EEG electrodes that are positioned at classical locations. Also, samples from ECG electrodes are compensated to reduce signal noise resulting from positioning the ECG electrodes on the diagnostic garment.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Commwell Research and DevelopmentInventors: Daniel David, Irving Levy
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Publication number: 20140066740Abstract: The multifunctional polymer nano-composite sensor system for detecting various biosignals, such as EKG, includes (1) a polymer nano-composite sensor material that is flexible, elastic, soft, and conductive, (2) a sensor material fabricated into a desired shape or form, and (3) a signal capturing interface for collecting, transmitting and processing the signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Cleveland Medical Polymers, Inc.Inventors: Prasad Taranekar, Arunkumar Venkatesan, Nishant Negandhi, Asis Banerjie
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Publication number: 20140051963Abstract: A wearable medical device and method of detecting clipping of ECG signals is disclosed. In one embodiment, the wearable medical device comprises a plurality of ECG sensing electrodes configured to sense an ECG of a patient and an ECG acquisition circuit electrically coupled to a pair of the plurality of ECG sensing electrodes and configured to provide an amplified and conditioned analog ECG signal, a programmable attenuation/gain stage electrically coupled between a first gain stage and a second gain stage, an ADC electrically coupled to the ECG acquisition circuit to receive and digitize the amplified and conditioned analog ECG signal and provide a digitized ECG signal, and a signal conditioning to and control unit electrically coupled to the ECG acquisition circuit and the ADC to receive and monitor the digitized ECG signal and to detect clipping of the amplified and conditioned analog ECG signal based upon the digitized ECG signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas E. Kaib, Shane S. Volpe, John D. Macho
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Publication number: 20140024915Abstract: A textile substrate with a measuring sensor for measuring a physiological signal. The textile substrate has integrated irremovably therewith a base structure component for electronics, such as for example a plastic base for a transmitter for attaching the transmitter and other electronics to the substrate irremovably by way of said base structure component. In addition, signal transfer elements from the measuring sensor are adapted to extend in a watertight manner to the electronics through said base structure component integrated irremovably with the textile substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: CLOTHING PLUS HOLDING OYInventors: Heikki Jaakkola, Tommi Tuulenmäki, Akseli Reho
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Patent number: 8615283Abstract: A biomedical electrode is disclosed that includes at least first and second electrical nodes for connection to medical equipment. The biomedical electrode includes a first electrical node including a disc of conductive material having a diameter d1, and a second electrical node including a ring of conductive material. The ring is concentric with the disc and has a diameter d2 that is larger than d1 and having a ring thickness t2 such that (4?d1/t2?6).Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Board of Governors for Higher Education, State of Rhode Island and Providence PlantationsInventor: Walter G. Besio
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Publication number: 20130338472Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly comprising an elastic semi-conductive or conductive track and a flexible conductive support base arranged on a fabric. The present invention also relates to the use of a silicone rubber and/or fluorosilicone rubber loaded with an electrically conductive material for the preparation of the semi-conductive or conductive track, as well as to the use of a conductive fabric, that comprises conductive fibres for the preparation of the conductive support base. It further relates to a sensor comprising the assembly, wherein one of the flexible conductive support bases there is arranged a rigid electrical component, and the non-contact area of the other flexible conductive support base is adapted to be used as an electrode, wherein the electrode is characterized in that the conductive layer comprises a plurality of orificies filled with a silicone rubber and/or fluorosilicone rubber throughout the conductive area.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: SMART SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGIES, S.L.Inventors: Agustin Maciá Barber, Juan Daniel Llorca, Christian Vicente Rengel, Borja Gonzalvez Munoz
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Patent number: 8583206Abstract: The invention refers to a sensor arrangement with at least one sensor and a method for monitoring physiological parameters of a person, a textile fabric and a use of a textile fabric. An sensor arrangement is described that is suited to improve signal quality and suppress noise, for instance in remote capacitive sensing of body parameters. To achieve this, certain textile fabrics are used, preferably integrated into textile used in a bed, e.g. the blanket, the bed cover, or the mattress. These textile fabrics allow for a suppression of electromagnetic interference from external sources and can be arranged to avoid charge build-up during measurements, in particular those caused by movements of the person.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2008Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Andreas Brauers, Alexander Douglas, Harald Reiter, Xavier Aubert
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Publication number: 20130281815Abstract: A system for cardiac monitoring of an individual. The system includes a garment having a plurality of nanostructured textile electrodes integrated therein, the electrodes arranged on the garment to record data for an ECG of the individual; a first controller electrically coupled to the plurality of electrodes, the controller including a wireless transmitter, the first controller being configured to collect the recorded data for the ECG from the plurality of electrodes and to cause the wireless transmitter to wirelessly transmit the recorded data; and a wireless receiving station including a wireless receiver and a second controller, the second controller configured to cause the wireless receiver to receive the recorded data transmitted by the wireless transmitter, analyze the recorded data for the ECG, analyze the recorded data, identify an abnormality in the ECG, and generate an alert if an abnormality in the ECG is identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventor: Vijay K. Varadan
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Publication number: 20130281795Abstract: A wearable remote electrophysiological monitoring system. The system includes a garment having at least one nanostructured, textile-integrated electrode attached thereto; a control module in electrical communication with the at least one nanostructured, textile-integrated sensor; and a remote computing system in communication with the control module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASInventor: Vijay K. Varadan
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Publication number: 20130245414Abstract: The present invention relates to a WHS item of clothing for a baby, said WHS item of clothing being configured for detection of vital parameters of the baby, said WHS item of clothing comprising a first portion adapted to at least partially cover the torso of the baby and at least one sensor for detecting a vital parameter of the baby.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2011Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicants: POLITECNICO MILANO, COMFTECH S.R.L.Inventors: Giuseppe Andreoni, Lara Alessia Laura Moltani, Rinaldo Zanini, Roberto Carlo Bellù
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Patent number: 8527028Abstract: A garment for ambulatory, physiological monitoring of a patient includes a belt, having first and second end portion with closures at the end portions to wrap around a user's chest, a strap having a first end coupled to a portion of the belt with the strap having a second end, a pair of shoulder strap portions each shoulder strap portion having a first end coupled together at the second end of the strap and a second end, and a back portion that joins the second ends of the pair of shoulder strap portions, with at least one of the belt, strap portions and back portion having an accommodation for carrying a sensor. Other embodiments are described.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2007Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Medicomp, Inc.Inventors: Raymond C. Kurzweil, Paul Albrecht, Brandon Craft, Lucy Gibson, Mark Lutwyche, Vishal Dua, Aaron Kleiner, Michelle Daniels
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Publication number: 20130225966Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor 1 for acquiring physiological signals with improved silicone rubber in particular when the sensor 1 is included in a garment 7 and the person who wears the garment 7 is in high level activity, the invention furthermore relates to a device comprising the sensor, as well as garments 7 comprising the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: Agustin Maciá Barber, Daniel Llorca Juan
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Patent number: 8489169Abstract: A method for making a medical electrical lead electrode assembly includes the steps of: forming an insulative carrier from an insulative material; coupling at least one conductive component to the carrier by inserting a pre-formed tab of the conductive component through the carrier, from a first side thereof to a second side thereof, so that the conductive component is secured to the carrier with the tab extending along a surface of the second side of the carrier and an inward facing surface of an electrode portion of the conductive component being disposed against a surface of the first side of the carrier; coupling an elongate flexible conductor to the tab of the component; and forming an insulative layer over the second side of the carrier, the tab and the conductor electrically coupled to the tab.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Sean P. Skubitz, Mary L. Boatwright, Stephen L. Bolea, Jessica L. Tower, Michael E. Metzler
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Publication number: 20130172722Abstract: The present invention is related to a textile electrode (1) for measuring an electrical signal from a body part, said electrode comprising, successively from the side to be applied on the body part to the outside: a conductive textile contact (3) to be applied to said body part; a textile support (2) for supporting said textile contact (3); a vapour barrier sheet material (7) able to reduce, in use, evaporation of liquid from said textile electrode (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventors: Christian Ninane, Benjamin Deliege