Patent ID: 8412303
Filing Date: 2013-04-02
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An electrode for neurophysiological measurements and for use with a template cap, said electrode comprising: (a) a base having a proximal end and a distal end, said base having a slot formed therein; (b) a ramp having a proximal end and a distal end, said distal end of said ramp being attached near said distal end of said base, said ramp having a slot running between said proximal end of said ramp and said distal end of said ramp; (c) a holder carried by said ramp in said slot of said ramp, said holder having a needle housing portion and a thumb drive portion; and (d) a needle having a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end carried by said needle housing portion and said needle can be moved by pressing on said thumb drive portion and pushing said thumb drive portion from said proximal end to said distal end of said slot of said ramp thereby causing said distal end of said needle to pass from said base through said slot in said base.