Hydrophobic materials in a medical sensor
US12343141B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/247
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient monitoring sensor having a communication interface, through which the patient monitoring sensor can communicate with a monitor is provided. The patient monitoring sensor includes a light-emitting diode (LED) communicatively coupled to the communication interface and a detector, communicatively coupled to the communication interface, capable of detecting light. The patient monitoring sensor includes hydrophobic materials provided around the light-emitting diode and the detector, wherein the hydrophobic materials reduce water absorption and prevent bacterial growth within the sensor.
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