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Non-invasive sensor

US5080098A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 18, 1989
Grant dateJan 14, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/02433
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor for placement against the tissue of a living subject for the purpose of measuring a physiological quantity. The sensor includes a rigid housing having a recess chamber formed therein. A light source and sensor is mounted in a flexible mounting pad secured to the housing. The flexible mounting pad allows the light source and sensor to move independently of each other and conforms to the adjacent tissue.

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