Patent ID: 6456872
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An apparatus for Holter-type recording of physiological signals corresponding to cardiac activity collected by external electrodes applied to a patient, comprising a set of electrodes, a recording case, and conductive connection elements for electrically connecting electrodes to the case, and a base unit formed of a flexible sheet carrying the electrodes and the conductive connection elements, said base comprising a central area for receiving the recording case and a plurality of contact areas forming proximal terminations of the respective conductive connection elements, wherein the recording case further comprises a set of electrode contacts and means for fixing the recording case to the base unit central area, said electrode contacts being disposed to make electrical contact with said base unit contact areas, respectively, when said recording case is fixed to said base unit, and wherein said recording case further comprises a base and a cover connected together along a common side, said base and cover having an open position and a closed position, wherein in said closed position, the base and cover grip the base unit central area to fix the recording case thereto.