Garment accessory with electrocardiogram sensors
US8560044B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/6823
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A garment accessory includes a member having first and second ends, with the length of the member between the first and second ends being less than the circumference of a subject that the member is configured for and a pair of fastener mechanisms disposed in proximity to the first and second ends of the member, the fastener mechanisms configured to attach the member to an article of clothing worn by a subject. The garment accessory also includes at least a pair of sensors supported by the member with the sensors being at least one of ECG sensors, motion sensors, body temperature sensors and impedance plethysmography sensors.
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