Blood pressure cuff with tension indicator
US6245024A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/02233
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A blood pressure cuff which, when the cuff is being applied to the patient, automatically indicates when the proper amount of tension in the cuff has been reached. The blood pressure cuff includes a tension sensor disposed on an end which the user grips, constructed of elastomeric or elastic material, including accordion-like ridges. The ridges include a graphic which is partially or substantially hidden when less then the proper amount of tension is applied to the blood pressure cuff, and which is substantially viewable when the proper amount of tension is applied to the blood pressure cuff. The tension sensor may include an indicator area which is substantially hidden by a set of folds until a pre-set amount of tension is applied.
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