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Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8190228 | Doppler velocimetry of retinal vessels and application to retinal vessel oximetry A new model based on ray tracing is developed to estimate power spectral properties in laser Doppler velocimetry of retinal vessels and to predict the effects of laser beam size and eccentricity as well as absorption of laser light by oxygenated and reduced hemoglob... | 05/29/2012 |
| 7979102 | Hat-based oximeter sensor A method for use and an improved oximeter sensor substrate that is conforming to the shape of the patient's forehead. In one embodiment, the present invention is an oximeter sensor, having a substrate with a shape similar to a shape of at least a portion of a patien... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7899509 | Forehead sensor placement Forehead oximetry sensor devices and methods for determining physiological parameters using forehead oximetry sensors. One method includes placing an oximetry sensor on the forehead of a patient, such that the sensor is placed on the lower forehead region, above the... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7813779 | Hat-based oximeter sensor A method for use and an improved oximeter sensor substrate that is conforming to the shape of the patient's forehead. In one embodiment, the present invention is an oximeter sensor, having a substrate with a shape similar to a shape of at least a portion of a patien... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7809420 | Hat-based oximeter sensor A method for use and an improved oximeter sensor substrate that is conforming to the shape of the patient's forehead. In one embodiment, the present invention is an oximeter sensor, having a substrate with a shape similar to a shape of at least a portion of a patien... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7657293 | Method for monitoring viability of tissue flaps Methods and apparatus for assessing the viability of tissue such as flap tissue are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for assessing the viability of flap tissue includes obtaining an oxygen saturation level associated with a first... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7440788 | Oral health measurement clamping probe, system, and method Devices, systems, and methods determine the health of oral objects by providing objective measurements using a detachable probe body. The detachable probe body may isolate reusable system components (including an electromagnetic signal detection, signal transmission... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7433726 | Soc-Ox This invention consists of a sock, a sending unit, a receiving unit, a sensor light, and a line that can be connected to a pulse-oximeter cord. A medical professional places the sock over a patient's foot and adjusts its position until the equipment is properly alig... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7430445 | Noninvasive blood analysis by optical probing of the veins under the tongue A method for analysis of blood components or parameters is disclosed where a probe having an excitation outlet and a response inlet is placed in proximity to or in contact with a tissue of an underside of a patient's tongue over a big vein in the tongue so that an e... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7403883 | Three-dimensional in-vitro spinal models and methods of analyzing substance distribution therein An in-vitro model apparatus of a human spine and methods for detecting and analyzing substance distribution patterns therein. In one embodiment, the model apparatus includes a column body defining a passageway that substantially mimics the size, shape, and structure... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7386336 | Method and system for use in non-invasive optical measurements of blood parameters A method and device are presented for use in non-invasive optical measurements of at least one desired characteristic of patient's blood. A condition of artificial blood kinetics is created at a measurement location in a patient's blood perfused fleshy medium and ma... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7359742 | Sensor assembly A flexible finger sensor having a finger entrance, a sensor holder at a distal end of the assembly, and a fenestrated region disposed between the finger entrance and the sensor holder. A displacement resistant finger sensor and method of use for reducing motion-rela... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7355688 | Optical probe for optical imaging system Methods and apparatus for monitoring oxygen saturation levels in tissue are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a sensor arrangement for use in an optical imaging system includes a first source structure, a second source structure, and a det... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7349727 | Living body light measuring device There is provided a living body light measuring device capable of monitoring a time curve of a blood substance concentration as time curves of parameters of a signal waveform and judging or analyzing characteristic traits of a subject relevant to the parameters of t... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7289837 | Forehead sensor placement Forehead oximetry sensor devices and methods for determining physiological parameters using forehead oximetry sensors. One method includes placing an oximetry sensor on the forehead of a patient, such that the sensor is placed on the lower forehead region, above the... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7280859 | Biological measurement probe, biological optical measurement instrument using the same, and brain function measurement instrument The present invention provides a biological measurement probe readily wearable on a biological surface having a large curvature and a measurement technique of simultaneously measuring the blood circulation dynamic change accompanying the auditory/language/visual fun... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7278420 | Oropharyngeal airway An oropharyngeal device for insertion into the mouth of a patient. The device includes a body having a distal end and a proximal end with a flange formed at the proximal end. The distal end is inserted into the mouth until the flange is disposed outside and adjacent... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7263396 | Ear sensor assembly A sensor assembly for monitoring physiological characteristics interfaces to a subject's ear. The sensor assembly has a projection that projects into the subject's concha. The projection may have a notch to accommodate the subject's anti-tragus. A clip connected to ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7260425 | Motion compatible sensor for non-invasive optical blood analysis A non-invasive optical sensor which uses the motion signal to calculate the physiological characteristic being measured. For pulse oximetry, a least squares or a ratio-of-ratios technique can be applied to the motion signal itself. This is made possible by selecting... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7231241 | Probe for optical measurement instrument for living body and optical measurement instrument for living body using the same Disclosed is a probe for biomeasurement by use of light capable of adjusting positions of incident points and detection points without changing the distance between the incident point and the detection point in accordance with the size of a subject's head, and an op... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7209775 | Ear type apparatus for measuring a bio signal and measuring method therefor An apparatus for measuring a bio signal including a bio signal measurement unit, which is insertable into an ear to be in close contact with an internal surface of the ear, the bio signal measurement unit having a photo plethysmography (PPG) measurement module for r... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7206622 | Device to measure degree of acquisition and method for measuring degree of acquisition A device 4 to measure a degree of acquisition is provided to present objective scientific data of an educational effect by applying brain science to an educational field. A device 4 to measure a degree of acquisition comprises a measuring portion 1 | 04/17/2007 |
| 7190273 | Joint endoprosthesis with ambient condition sensing A system for monitoring the ambient conditions of a mammalian joint, and particularly a joint that has been instrumented with a joint endoprosthesis includes a sensor supported by a component of the joint endoprosthesis. The system includes a transmission element th... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7186219 | Calibration of a doppler velocimeter for stroke volume determination Doppler Velocimetry is a widely used method for estimating stroke volume (SV). The accuracy and reliability of its measurement however, is dependant on a) the correct assessment of the aortic valve cross-sectional area (CSA), and b) the max... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7181264 | Method and apparatus for noninvasive physiologic monitoring Intense environmental or working conditions can impede an individual's evaporative cooling mechanism normally responsible for thermoregulation during exercise or exertion. Non-invasive physiological monitoring capabilities are needed to more precisely define the car... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7171250 | Living body light measurement system and signal processing method An image generating methodology for displaying brain activation areas with improved accuracy in a living body light measurement system for generating an image of the changes in blood volume of the brain. A spatial intensity distribution of changes in blood volume ca... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7155273 | Blanching response pressure sore detector apparatus and method A portable, hand-holdable Blanching Response Tester apparatus (BRT) pressable against the skin of a human patient to provide an indication of a non-blanchable erythema indicative of an incipient pressure sore includes a housing having in a front end wall thereof an ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7142902 | Device for measuring strategy acquisition and method for measuring strategy acquisition The present claimed invention intends to provide a simple and superior means that is possible to express a tendency or a characteristic of a learner as scientific data by making use of a fact that a blood amount or/and a blood component amount in a predetermined reg... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7134754 | Retinal function camera A retinal camera is used to examine an eye, the camera including a light source having first and second sources emitting first and second wavelength bands. The first and second light sources are arranged to alternately produce light onto the retina such that the abs... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7132641 | Shielded optical probe having an electrical connector A noninvasive optical probe has an electrical connector for connecting the optical probe to a cable connector. According to one embodiment, the electrical connector includes a durable flexible tab suspended between the housing of the optical probe and a protective c... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7127278 | Specially configured lip/cheek pulse oximeter/photoplethysmography probes, selectively with sampler for capnography, and covering sleeves for same The present invention relates to novel lip/cheek probes for detection of pulse-based differences in light absorbence across the vascularized tissue of a lip or cheek of a patient. These probes are fabricated to provide signals to estimate arterial oxygen saturation,... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7120481 | Probe and apparatus for measuring cerebral hemodynamics and oxygenation A probe and an apparatus for cerebral diagnostics and therapy, in particular for measuring absolute values of regional cerebral flow (CBF) and cerebral oxygenation. The probe is inserted through a burr hole in the skull and comprises illuminating device, light recei... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7107088 | Pulse oximetry methods and apparatus for use within an auditory canal Methods and apparatus for detecting oxygen saturation levels in blood from within an auditory canal of a living being proximal to a tympanic membrane are disclosed. The auditory canal is lined with tissue and includes a proximal bend and a distal bend located betwee... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7062306 | Spectroscopy illuminator with improved delivery efficiency for high optical density and reduced thermal load An improved illuminator for generating broadband light, and for delivering the light to a sample with an improved delivery efficiency, for higher optical density and/or reduced thermal transfer, than achieved with conventional halogen bulb sources. The illuminator e... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7047056 | Hat-based oximeter sensor A method for use and an improved oximeter sensor substrate that is conforming to the shape of the patient's forehead. In one embodiment, the present invention is an oximeter sensor, having a substrate with a shape similar to a shape of at least a portion of a patien... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7036501 | Oro-pharyngeal airway with breath monitor An oro-pharyngeal airway includes external air passages (28) formed between it and the facing surfaces of the patient's throat for continuous breathing by the patient. The open-ended passage (26) of conduit (24) transmits exhaled breath of the p... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7024235 | Specially configured nasal pulse oximeter/photoplethysmography probes, and combined nasal probe/cannula, selectively with sampler for capnography, and covering sleeves for same The present invention relates to novel nasal pulse oximeter probes that are configured to be placed across the septum of the nose. These probes are fabricated to provide signals to obtain arterial oxygen saturation and other photoplethysmographic data. The present i... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7024037 | Cross-polarized imaging method for measuring skin ashing A process for measuring skin ashing is provided. The process comprises selecting a desired skin testing area and acguiring an image of the area using x-polarization technique. The image is analyzed by obtaining a light distributing image, storing the difference betw... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7010337 | Method and apparatus for monitoring blood condition and cardiopulmonary function Sensors located on a sensor carrier are placed adjacent one or more of a surgical patient's major thoracic blood-containing structures such as the aorta or pulmonary artery, and characteristics of blood in the blood-containing structures are determined noninvasively... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7000321 | Optical source and sensor for detecting living tissue within an animal nail An optical source illuminates a portion of an animal nail, and an optical sensor receives light from the illuminated portion. A processor generates a signal level, and differentiates between a “quick” signal level range (arising from illuminated living tissue in... | 02/21/2006 |
