Blood pressure monitoring pad assembly and method
US5586555A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 1994 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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