Patent ID: 6795722
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: A61B,A61N

Abstract:
A sensor means in the form of a substantially flat package for receiving and transmitting signals, to be monitored and/or recorded, comprising in combination:a) a first layer in the form of an annulus having an undersurface to adhere to the skin of a patient, b) a second layer in the form of a conductive sensing layer peripherally bounded by said first layer and having an undersurface exposed downwardly via a space defined by the first layer and adapted for contact with the skin of the patient, c) a conductive terminal extending above the second layer in adjacent and conductive relation therewith, d) a protector extending in shallow dome configuration over said first and second layers and in contact therewith, and over said terminal, as well as over said space. e) and a conductive lead extending over edges defined by said first and second layers, and under said protector, for protected contact with said terminal.