Medical sensor and technique for using the same
US7657295B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/247
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A unitary sensor is provided that includes a frame upon which electrical and optical components may be disposed and a coating, such as an overmolded coating provided about the frame. The unitary sensor includes a spring, such as a flat spring or torsion spring, provided on the frame that provides a closing force for the sensor. The sensor may be placed on a patient's finger, toe, ear, and so forth to obtain pulse oximetry or other physiological measurements.
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