Patent ID: 7504550
Filing Date: 2009-03-17
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A limited use, disposable article, comprising a matrix-substrate which includes a substantially continuously extending network of matrix-material; an electrically-conductive region of a separately provided, electrically-conductive material that has been operatively applied to the matrix substrate from a viscous configuration of the electrically-conductive material; wherein the matrix-substrate includes a first matrix-region, and at least a second matrix-region; at least the second matrix-region includes a treatment that provides for an operative formation of a selected resistivity in the electrically-conductive region; the first matrix-region has a resistivity value of at least about 5 MΩ/m; the electrically-conductive region is positioned operatively adjacent the second matrix-region; the electrically-conductive region has an operatively low resistivity value, as determined when the electrically-conductive region is positioned operatively adjacent the second matrix-region and configured for its intended use.