Patent ID: 7299084
Filing Date: 2007-11-20
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A precordial overlay and dual backing assembly expeditiously affixed together in an unalterable form for packaging and transporting purposes yet swiftly disassembled at time of use for placement of the precordial overlay on a patient's chest to facilitate a quick and accurate positioning of electrodes for an electrocardiographic test, said precordial overlay and dual backing assembly comprising: (a) a precordial overlay having: (b) a dual backing having: wherein the elongated band is positioned directly over both the intermediate substrate with said flaps all bent backwardly and the lower substrate so that they are substantially fully aligned and positioning each of the electrode assemblies in one of the cut-outs such that the overlying plastic sheet of the electrode assembly is resting on the top side of the elongated band and the non-conductive pad is on the bottom side of the elongated band and further a portion of the adhesive on the conductive pad is in contact with the bent backwardly flap of the intermediate substrate and another portion of the non-conductive pad is in contact with the top side of the lower substrate to affix together the precordial overlay and the dual backing, such that when the intermediate and lower substrates are grasped and the elongated band separated therefrom the electrode assemblies swiftly separate from the intermediate and the lower substrates and the precordial overlay with its operably associated electrode assemblies can be promptly positioned on the patient.