Apparatus for monitoring physiological parameters
US4966155A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 1989 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/1135
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed for monitoring physiological parameters comprising a harness adapted to be worn by a human being and electrical circuitry connected to the harness for calculating physiological parameters in accordance with predetermined algorithms. The harness includes a band which extends around a trunk portion of the human being. The band comprises an inelastic portion and an elastic portion. The elastic portion incorporates an electro-conductive elastomeric means which has a resistance value which changes as a function of elongation of the elastic portion. The electrical circuitry connected to the elastomeric element calculates and displays various physiological parameters.
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