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Sensor device and method

US7798975B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Rune Adolfsson · Varberg, SE
Lennart Eliasson · Stockholm, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 8, 2003
Grant date	Sep 21, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 21, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The sensor device has a housing. The housing is made of a material having a first high heat-conductivity index. A holder is attached to the housing and made of a material with a second low heat-conductivity index that is substantially lower than the first high heat conductivity index. The holder holds a peltier element and is connected to a power source so that the element has a cooled layer and a heated layer. A rotatable roller is in operative engagement with the layer so that the layer cools the roller. The roller may be rolled on the skin of the patient to determine the scope and effect of anesthetic treatment.

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