Appeal No. 2006-0412 Παγε 8
Application No. 09/999,827
vital signs such as ECG.” (col. 9, lines 16-21). Thus, we find
from Ferguson that the hydrogel and adhesive layers are applied
over the electrodes, such that the electrodes do not directly
contact the skin of the patient.
Turning to DeLuca, we find that the reference is directed to
a system for monitoring biosignals (col. 1, lines 6 and 7). The
biosignals include Electrocardiagraphic (EKG) signals (col. 1,
line 14). As shown in figure 3b, sensor contacts 51 extend
through slots 55 in adhesive bottom surface 27 of adhesive
interface 44 (col. 3, lines 30-50). From the disclosure of
DeLuca, we find that although the contacts (electrodes) 51 extend
through the adhesive layer and contact the surface of the user,
the contacts 51 are not positionable at a location spaced from
intimate contact with the user, as recited in claim 1.
Turning to Brun Del Re, we find that the reference is
directed to electric field sensors in the medical field for
detection of alternating electric fields emanating from within a
body to produce e.g., electrocardiograms (ECGs) (page 1). It is
disclosed (id.) that:
An extensive science has been established on the
basis of coupling conductive electrodes to the human
body to sense the low-level electrical signals that
the body is able to generate. A feature of this
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