Stretchable band-type transducer particularly suited for respiration monitoring apparatus
US4807640A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 1986 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/1135
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved, low-cost stretchable band incorporating a conductor for disposition about the human torso or other three dimensional object, and particularly intended for use with respiration monitoring apparatus, is disclosed. A method for making the band, which method is suitable to mass production techniques, is also disclosed. Also presented is an improved enclosure housing circuitry releasably connected to the conductor in the band when the band is incorporated in respiration monitoring apparatus.
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