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Patent
H - Electricity
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339/61
H01R 13/62 (2006.01) A61N 1/04 (2006.01) H01R 13/20 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1076674
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE This invention relates to electrical connection systems and more particularly to a connection system for connecting a cable to a thin metal contact plate in electrical connection with a patient. In the medical electronics industry, it is common to secure a metal contact plate or foil onto a portion of a patient's body. Previously, a clothing-type fastening button was utilized as a detachable connection between the foil and a cable connected to electronic instrumentation. However, such a connection is undesirable since the fastener may unsnap when slight pressures are placed on the cable. Also, this system allows for the connection of only a single conductor to the foil. It is desirable to have contact redundancy by using a two-conductor cable which attaches at two different points to the foil to guard against intermittent electrical contact. According to the present invention, a contact member having a tunnel section with contact pillars retained therein is connected to the thin metal plate. The tunnel section has an oblong-shaped tunnel through which the contact pillars pass. The contact pillars each have a staple-like attachment arm which extends below the tunnel section and through the metal plate. These staple-like attachment arms are bent back against the metal plate to securely mount the contact member. A cable connector connected to a two conductor cable is received within the tunnel for both mechanical support and electrical connection to the contact pillars.
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Furey Robert J.
Stupay Lawrence J.
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