Alex M Menkes

US Patent:

62019821, Mar 13, 2001

Filed:

Jul 2, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/346694

Inventors:

Alex Menkes - Baltimore MD
John R. Sakers - Baltimore MD

Assignee:

Baltimore Biomedical, Inc. - Baltimore MD

International Classification:

A61B 50478

US Classification:

600386

Abstract:

This invention provides a quick-placement EEG electrode. The EEG electrode is fixed to a patient's head by a first element or fixed section and a second element or movable section that operates in conjunction with the fixed section to trap hair and hold the EEG electrode in place. The EEG electrode contains a sponge that when compressed, dispenses electrolytic gel, acts as a shock absorber, and maintains contact with the scalp. The EEG electrode has a quick release mechanism with a break-away ring and locking groove for easy removal of the EEG electrode from the patient's scalp.

US Patent:

61757535, Jan 16, 2001

Filed:

Jul 2, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/346693

Inventors:

Alex Menkes - Baltimore MD
John R. Sakers - Baltimore MD
Eva Jane Dixon - Columbia MD
F. Scott Corey - Severna Park MD

Assignee:

Baltimore Biomedical, Inc. - Baltimore MD

International Classification:

A61B 50478

US Classification:

600386

Abstract:

This invention provides a quick-placement EEG electrode. The EEG electrode is fixed to a patient's scalp by a first element working in conjunction with a second element to trap hair and hold the EEG electrode in place. The EEG electrode contains a sponge that when compressed, dispenses electrolytic gel, acts as a shock absorber, and maintains contact with the scalp. The EEG electrode has a quick release mechanism for easy removal of the EEG electrode from the patient's scalp.