Medical Electrode Applicator for Precise Adhesive Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
The flexibility of medical electrodes and their adhesive surfaces makes it difficult for clinicians to accurately position them on body tissue, as they are hard to grasp and apply due to natural body contours.
Innovation Solution
A medical apparatus comprising a substrate member with an adhesive layer and an applicator member that can be releasably attached, allowing for easier application and positioning on body tissue, with optional features like a handle and protective layer for enhanced usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the substrate member is made flexible to conform to body contours, then the ability to adapt to body tissue is improved, but the ease of grasping and positioning becomes worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The medical apparatus is divided into separate functional components: a flexible substrate member for adapting to body contours and a rigid applicator member for easy grasping and positioning. The applicator member includes a handle portion and a tip portion that can be inserted through the substrate member, allowing the clinician to manipulate the flexible substrate without directly handling the adhesive surface, thus resolving the contradiction between flexibility and ease of manipulation.
2Strength
If the adhesive layer is made prominent for secure attachment, then the bonding strength is improved, but the difficulty of application increases
Solution Approach 1:
The applicator member serves as an intermediary tool between the clinician and the adhesive layer. The handle portion of the applicator member allows the clinician to grasp and manipulate the substrate member, while the tip portion can be inserted through the substrate member to apply pressure and ensure proper adhesion. This intermediary mechanism enables secure attachment without requiring the clinician to directly handle the adhesive surface, thus improving ease of application while maintaining bonding strength.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the substrate member is made flexible for comfort and adaptability, then the patient comfort is improved, but the precision of positioning becomes worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates the functions of adaptability and positioning into different components. The flexible substrate member provides comfort and adaptability to body contours, while the rigid applicator member with its handle and tip portions provides precise positioning control. The applicator member can be inserted through the substrate member to accurately place it on the body surface, ensuring precise positioning despite the flexibility of the substrate.
4Ease of operation
If the applicator member is made rigid for easy manipulation, then the ease of grasping is improved, but the ability to conform to body contours becomes worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The medical apparatus is segmented into a flexible substrate member that conforms to body contours and a rigid applicator member that is easy to manipulate. The applicator member includes a handle portion for easy grasping and a tip portion that can be inserted through the flexible substrate member. This segmentation allows the rigid applicator to provide ease of manipulation while the flexible substrate maintains the ability to conform to body contours.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates the precise and secure attachment of medical devices such as electrodes to body tissue, improving the ease of application and reducing the force required to separate the applicator from the substrate, thus enhancing the effectiveness of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Implementation Method 1
The substrate member includes a medical device and an adhesive layer for adhering to body tissue
Data Source
AI summary
A medical apparatus includes a substrate member and an applicator member. Substrate member includes a medical device and an adhesive layer for adhering to body tissue. Applicator member is releasably attached to the substrate member and is adapted for grasping by a clinician to facilitate application of the substrate member to body tissue.