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Blood pressure monitoring pad assembly and method

US5586555A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 1994
Grant dateDec 24, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/021
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved blood pressure monitoring pad assembly and its method of use are disclosed herein. In accordance with a first feature of the pad assembly a release mechanism is used to prevent the pad assembly from detaching from the skin as the bladder is pressurized. In accordance with a second feature, the pad assembly includes a flexible cover movably connected with a flexible base assembly. In accordance with a third feature, the pad assembly incorporates a biflex member.

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