Non-invasive physiological sensor cover
US8473020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/185
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensor cover according to embodiments of the disclosure is capable of being used with a non-invasive physiological sensor, such as a pulse oximetry sensor. Certain embodiments of the sensor cover reduce or eliminate false readings from the sensor when the sensor is not in use, for example, by blocking a light detecting component of a pulse oximeter sensor when the pulse oximeter sensor is active but not in use. Further, embodiments of the sensor cover can prevent damage to the sensor. Additionally, embodiments of the sensor cover prevent contamination of the sensor.
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