Patent ID: 7054677
Filing Date: 2006-05-30
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An ECG electrode system comprising: (a) an air pump for providing positively pressurized air through an exit orifice, (b) a flexible air connection hose having first and second ends, the first end of the hose being operably and detachably connected, or connectable, to the exit orifice of the pump, (c) an air distribution unit comprising a plurality of exit apertures and associated connectors, and an intake aperture and associated connector, the intake connector being detachably connected, or connectable, to the second end of the connection hose in order to controllably route pressurized air received from the pump, through the connection hose, and to the exit apertures, (d) a plurality of electrode tubes each comprising first and second ends, the first ends of each being operably and detachably connected, or connectable, to a corresponding distribution unit exit aperture, (e) a plurality of Venturi electrodes, each being operably and detachably connected, or connectable, to the second ends of the electrode tubes receiving compressed air from the electrode tubes, and (f) a plurality of electrical leads adapted to sense and relay electrical charges occurring within the body by means of a centralized universal electrical connector which is connectively compatible with one or more ECG recorders and monitors, wherein the electrode leads are each positioned within respective air connections hoses, in a manner sufficient to both protect the leads themselves and facilitate their positioning, wherein the housing includes a charging aperture adapted to receive a battery-charging unit.