Sensor mounting system
US8457709B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensor mounting system includes a rigid main body portion defining a housing within which is mounted a compression element. In use, the compression element provides a predetermined biasing force to force a sensor against the skin of a subject. A secondary support structure provides an adjustable biasing force to retain the main body portion against the subject. Alternatively, the main body portion may be mounted to a rigid pod with one or more secondary compression elements, with the pod itself retained against the subject. An interface layer extending from the main body portion provides a cushion to improve the comfort of the subject. The interface layer and sensor interface elements may be in the form of fingers to increase contact of the sensor with a selected portion of the subject.
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