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Photoplethysmography sensors

US10390715B2 · kind B2 · utility

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28References

22Claims

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Assignees

University of Florida Research Foundation, INC. · US
XHALE ASSURANCE, INC · US

Inventors

David Rich · Woodmere, US
Richard J. Melker · Gainesville, US
Andrew Kersey · Wallingford, US
Matt Culen · Gainesville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 12, 2012
Grant date	Aug 27, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 22, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B5/0878
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided according to embodiments of the invention are photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors, systems and accessories, and methods of making and using the same. In some embodiments of the invention, the PPG sensors include a clip body that includes a first end portion and a second end portion; a flex circuit attached or adjacent to the clip body, and an elastomeric sleeve that envelops (1) at least part of the first end portion and at least part of the flex circuit attached or adjacent thereto; or (2) at least part of the second end portion and at least part of the flex circuit attached or adjacent thereto.

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