Modular physiologic monitoring systems, kits, and methods
Inventors
Toth, Landy • Schwartz, Robert • Pulling, Chris • Martin, Roy
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Publication Number
US-12376782-B2
Publication Date
2025-08-05
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Abstract
Systems, devices, methods, and kits for monitoring one or more physiologic and/or physical signals from a subject are disclosed. A system including patches and corresponding modules for wirelessly monitoring physiologic and/or physical signals is disclosed. A service system for managing the collection of physiologic data from a customer is disclosed. An isolating patch for providing a barrier between a handheld monitoring device with a plurality of contact pads and a subject is disclosed.
Core Innovation
The invention relates to modular, wirelessly networked physiologic monitoring systems that use disposable, breathable, stretchable skin patches mated to reusable modules. The system includes a patch interface that enables sensors and electrodes on a patch to connect electrically to reusable electronics while remaining compatible with skin attachment and wearable mechanics.
The patch interface is built from a substrate and a skin-attachment adhesive, with rivet studs coupled through the thickness of the substrate between the adhesive and the opposite side of the substrate. One or more patch interconnects provide an electrically conducting interface, and one or more stretchable electrically conducting traces arranged between the substrate and the adhesive couple at least one sensor or electrode with the patch interconnects.
The modular system further supports calibration/localization and higher-level derived metrics using the monitoring signals and device context, and it is described as including wireless communication, hermetic sealing of module electronics, sensor/power/transceiver/antenna functions, and patch/module mechanical coupling including snap, magnet, and interconnect structures. Example derived metrics include ECG lead reconstruction, HRV, impact sensing/TBI assessment, and sleep state analysis.
Claims Coverage
The provided material covers one independent claim, directed to a patch interface with a substrate, a skin-attachment adhesive, rivet studs, electrically conducting traces, and stretchable electrically conducting trace coupling between sensors or electrodes and patch interconnects.
Stretchable electrically conducting trace coupling between sensors and electrodes and patch interconnects
One or more stretchable electrically conducting traces arranged between the substrate and the adhesive couple at least one sensor or electrode with one or more patch interconnects.
Rivet-stud based conductive interface through the substrate
One or more rivet studs are coupled through a thickness of the substrate between its surfaces, with at least one rivet stud comprising a cap holding the rivet stud to the substrate.
Skin-attachment adhesive on a substrate for a patch interface
An adhesive has a first surface coupled to the substrate and a second surface formulated for attachment to the skin of a subject.
Electrically conducting traces arranged between the substrate and the adhesive
One or more electrically conducting traces are arranged between the substrate and the adhesive.
The claim coverage centers on a patch interface that combines skin-attachment adhesive, rivet studs through a substrate with capped retention, and stretchable electrically conducting traces that couple sensors or electrodes to patch interconnects.
Stated Advantages
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Documented Applications
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