Non-invasive sensor
US5080098A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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