Modular blood pressure measurement apparatus
US7699787B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0443
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A blood pressure measurement apparatus for use in association with a blood pressure measuring cuff includes a housing having an upper shell and a lower shell defining an interior chamber and a replaceable module disposed within the interior chamber. The replaceable module houses a pump for inflating the blood pressure measuring cuff and a vent valve for venting the blood pressure measuring cuff. A cuff pressure sensor is provided within the interior chamber, either within or externally of the replaceable module. A control circuit for controlling the pump and the vent valve is provided on a circuit board disposed externally of the replaceable module. A power pack may be provided within the replaceable module for supplying electric power to the pump, the valve, the control circuit and other components within the interior chamber.
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