Blood pressure apparatus using active materials and related methods
US10456081B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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