Austin Cox

US Patent:

20080154112, Jun 26, 2008

Filed:

Oct 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/977182

Inventors:

Brian Murphy - Baltimore MD, US
Ben Lane - Hydes MD, US
Austin Cox - Baltimore MD, US
Alexander Flamm - Catonsville MD, US
Andy Rogers - Baltimore MD, US
Justin Muratore - Baltimore MD, US
Brian Bean - Baltimore MD, US
Andrea Leigh McCracken Pringle - Phoenix AZ, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/0408

US Classification:

600386

Abstract:

Disclosed herein is a hair-grasping EEG electrode and an insertion tool for placement of the electrode on the scalp. The electrode has a novel two-piece clamping design formed of cooperating halves that capture and tension the hair, pulling the electrode snuggly against the scalp before locking together to anchor the electrode in place. The insertion tool allows easy manipulation and fast and consistent installation without need for lengthy user training and practice. Moreover, the insertion tool assumes some of the functionality so that the electrode can be simplified, allowing a smaller footprint and part count, as well as allowing the non-conductive portions of the electrode to be disposable. Dispensing of electrolytic gel is a convenient option to improve the interface, and this may be readily dispensed from the tool, or from reservoirs integral to the electrode. The combination greatly reduces EEG study setup time and technician labor costs.