Patent ID: 9591979
Date: 2017-03-14
CPC Classifications: A61B,H01B

Claim:
1. A multi-functional nano-composite sensor for detecting biologically generated electrical signals in the absence of conductive gels which is comprised of a polymeric composition having an electrically conductive sensor interface embedded therein, wherein the polymeric composition has a dispersion phase and a dispersed phase, wherein the dispersion phase is comprised of an elastomeric polymer matrix which is comprised of a polyester based thermoplastic polyurethane and a styrenic polymer, wherein the dispersed phase includes at least one electrically conductive filler, and wherein the electrically conductive sensor interface is adapted for conveying an electrical signal to a signal processing device, wherein the styrenic polymer is present in the composition at a level which is within the range of 10 weight percent to 50 weight percent and wherein the electrically conductive filler is present at a level which is within the range of 0.5 weight percent to 40 weight percent, based on the total weight of the polymeric composition.