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Vital signs monitor for controlling power-adjustable examination table

US10772510B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 2012
Grant dateSep 15, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/1455
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention pertains to devices and methods for increasing the ease of data gathering and efficiency of information flow in a clinical setting. The devices of the present invention comprise medical examination tables, dental examination chairs and vital signs monitors, all of which further comprise integrated hardware and software that allow these devices to effectively collect and communicate data in a manner that allows for greater ease of use of these devices and subsequent increased efficiency in the clinical space on the part of the clinician. The medical examination tables and dental examination chairs of the present invention preferably include at least one load sensor for measuring a subject's weight when the subject is seated thereon. The methods of the present invention are directed at using the aforementioned devices to increase ease of data collection and efficiency of care delivery within a space in which the devices are used.

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