Portable patient monitor with alarm light integrated into handle
US6771172B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/145
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An alarm light integrated into the top of the handle of a portable patient monitor or other portable medical diagnostic instrument. Since the top of the handle is the highest point of the monitor, the alarm light can be clearly seen from the sides, top and back of the monitor. Because the alarm light is integrated into the handle structure, it can be easily moved with the monitor and cannot be accidentally disconnected. In addition, the structure of the handle protects the alarm light from damage during transport. The alarm light assembly includes a circuit board which supports at least one light-emitting diode and a connector for supplying electrical power to the light-emitting diode(s), and a light-transmitting plastic lens which supports the circuit board. When activated, the light-emitting diodes are visible through the lens.
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