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Oximeter with marking feature

US8798700B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2008
Grant dateAug 5, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2560/0431
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical device such as an oximeter includes a marking feature. In an implementation, a marking mechanism of the device marks tissue based on a location of where a measurement was taken by the device. In an implementation, the marking mechanism of the device marks tissue based on an oxygen saturation measurement obtained by the device.

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