Vital signs monitor

US8932217B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• WELCH ALLYN, INC. · US

Inventors

• Grant S. Gibson · Portland, US
• Cory R. Gondek · Tigard, US
• Richard A. Sunderland · Holden, US
• Steven D. Baker · San Francisco, US
• Robert T. Lewis · Beaverton, US
• Braxton Lathrop · Lake Oswego, US
• Christopher L. Dunn · Lake Oswego, US
• Omer Kotzer · Portland, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 13, 2006
• Grant date: Jan 13, 2015
• Expiry date: Sep 9, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2560/0456
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A multi-parametric vital signs monitoring device configured for use as an ambulatory and a bedside monitor wherein the device can be patient-wearable and is battery powered. The monitoring device can be used with a charging cradle to provide power to the device in lieu of the battery as a power source for bedside applications, in which the cradle further serves as an intermediary device to enable a data link with a PC or other peripheral device. The monitoring device can include a wireless radio to enable bi-directional transfer of patient-related data to a separate remote station.