Portable patient monitor

US8353842B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Masimo Corporation · US

Inventors

• Ammar Al-Ali · San Juan Capistrano, US
• Chris Schulz · Rocklin, US
• Massi E. Kiani · Laguna Niguel, US
• Roger Wu · Irvine, US
• Garrick Maurer · Newport Beach, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 23, 2008
• Grant date: Jan 15, 2013
• Expiry date: Mar 31, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2560/0406
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure includes a portable pulse oximeter, such as a handheld pulse oximeter, that provides a user with intuitive key navigation for device operation, which reduces an amount of visual concentration needed to handle and operate the oximeter. In various embodiments, the portable pulse oximeter includes one or more of user input keys disposed along curve, an alignment edge providing guidance by feel of a user's digits to the input keys, raised convex keys also providing navigation by feel, a protective boot disposed around various portions of the oximeter housing to protect against impacts, a table-top stand, combinations of the same, or the like.