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Blood pressure apparatus using active materials and related methods

US10456081B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2016
Grant dateOct 29, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/0265
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Example blood pressure apparatus using active materials and related methods are described herein. An example apparatus includes a band to be worn around a limb of a user, an active material carried by the band and a controller to: (1) apply an activation signal to the active material to constrict blood flow in the limb, and (2) reduce the activation signal to allow blood flow in the limb.

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