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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8190229 | Sensor holder The present invention is directed to holders for a sensor. The holders apply pressure to the sensor to prevent a venous blood signal without dampening the arterial blood signal and are optically opaque to shield ambient light from reaching the sensor. ... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8175671 | Medical sensor for reducing signal artifacts and technique for using the same A sensor may be adapted to reduce motion artifacts by mitigating the effects of the tissue moving within the sensor. A sensor is provided with an elastomeric sensor body adapted to accommodate patient motion. Further, a sensor is provided in which the sensor cable i... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8175672 | Reusable pulse oximeter probe and disposable bandage apparatii An optical probe is usable to determine at least one physiological parameter. A disposable portion of the optical probe comprises a bandage including adhesive on at least a portion of at least one face thereof. The bandage comprises a first modular housing component... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8145288 | Medical sensor for reducing signal artifacts and technique for using the same A sensor may be adapted to reduce signal artifacts by deflecting the effects of outside forces and sensor motion. A sensor is provided with a rigid annular structure adapted to reduce the effect of motion of a sensor emitter and/or detector. Further, a method of def... | 03/27/2012 |
| RE43169 | Universal modular pulse oximeter probe for use with reusable and disposable patient attachment devices A system and method of standardizing modular probe housings so that the standardized probe housings may be incorporated into probes adapted to work with at least one of a multiplicity of manufacturers' oximeters. The probe housings are adapted to matingly engage at ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8073518 | Clip-style medical sensor and technique for using the same A clip-style pulse sensor may be adapted to apply limited, even pressure to a patient's tissue. A clip-style sensor is provided that reduces motion artifacts by exerting limited, uniform pressure to the patient tissue to reduce tissue exsanguination. Further, such a... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8000761 | Resposable pulse oximetry sensor A pulse oximeter sensor has both a reusable and a disposable portion. The reusable portion of the sensor preserves the relatively long-lived and costly emitter, detector and connector components. The disposable portion of the sensor is the relatively inexpensive adh... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7974671 | Living body information signal processing system combining living body optical measurement apparatus and brain wave measurement apparatus and probe device used for the same A living body information signal processing system (100) combining organically a living body optical measurement apparatus and a brain wave measurement apparatus, the living body optical measurement apparatus (300) in which inspection light of from vis... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7957782 | Binding strap used in connection with SpO2 sensor A binding strap used in connection with a SpO2 sensor comprises two clamping portions each of which is provided with an access opening for passing the light emitting portion or light receiving portion of the SpO2 sensor and a holding recess for holding corresponding... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7899510 | Medical sensor and technique for using the same A sensor may be adapted to account for factors that cause irregularities in sensor measurements. A sensor may selectively absorb light from outside sources. A sensor may selectively absorb light near a region of tissue having relatively large subcutaneous anatomic s... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7894869 | Multiple configuration medical sensor and technique for using the same A sensor may be adapted to be placed on multiple tissue sites. A sensor is provided that may have one configuration associated with use on a digit and a second configuration associated with use on another tissue site, such as a forehead. Further, a sensor may be ada... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7881762 | Clip-style medical sensor and technique for using the same A clip-style sensor is provided that includes a sliding clip, such as a flat spring that slides along the sensor to provide a closing force for the sensor. When the sliding clip is engaged, the sensor is secured to the patient. The sensor may be placed on a patient'... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7877126 | 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... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7877127 | 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... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7869850 | Medical sensor for reducing motion artifacts and technique for using the same A sensor for pulse oximetry or other applications utilizing spectrophotometry may be adapted to reduce motion artifacts by fixing the optical distance between an emitter and detector. A flexible sensor is provided with a stiffening member to hold the emitter and det... | 01/11/2011 |
| RE41912 | Reusable pulse oximeter probe and disposable bandage apparatus Pulse oximeter apparatus and method comprising a reusable pulse oximeter probe and a disposable bandage. The bandage has receptacles for receiving and aligning the oximeter's light emitting diode and photocell detector. ... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7761129 | Measurement head for non-invasive blood analysis A measurement head has an objective for imaging of a target area such as including a capillary vessel in the skin. The measurement head does not require a lateral shifting of the optical axis of the objective. Transverse relative movements between the objective and ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7742794 | Probe adapted to be used with pulse oximeter A probe adapted to be used with a pulse oximeter is disclosed. A flexible first housing is adapted to be brought into contact with at least a nail of a finger or a toe of a subject. A flexible second housing is adapted to be brought into contact with at least a top ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7738937 | Medical sensor and technique for using the same A sensor assembly is provided that includes a skeletal frame comprising first and second portions configured to move relative to one another. At least one physiological sensor is attached to the frame. A coating is provided over the frame and the at least one physio... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7729736 | Medical sensor and technique for using the same A medical sensor may be adapted to account for factors that cause irregularities in pulse oximetry measurements or other spectrophotemetric measurements. Sensors are provided with surface features that reduce the amount of outside light or shunted light that impinge... | 06/01/2010 |
| RE41317 | Universal modular pulse oximeter probe for use with reusable and disposable patient attachment devices A system and method of standardizing modular probe housings so that the standardized probe housings may be incorporated into probes adapted to work with at least one of a multiplicity of manufacturers' oximeters. The probe housings are adapted to matingly engage at ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7706853 | Near infrared spectroscopy device with reusable portion A NIRS sensor device for brain monitoring is small in size, provides reliable attachment to a patient, blocks ambient light, is easy to use, is hygienic, and supports data integration with surgical and monitoring systems. The sensor device is coupled to a remote nea... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7702374 | Measuring probe and living body optical measuring device In a measuring probe, the distal ends of an irradiation optical fiber and a detection optical fiber on the subject side are held by a holder portion which is to be mounted on a subject. The optical fibers are led out from the side surface of the holder portion. Furt... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7693559 | Medical sensor having a deformable region and technique for using the same A sensor assembly is provided that includes a frame having two or more structural supports. A coating is provided over the frame. The coating has at least one deformable region disposed between the two or more structural supports. The sensor assembly includes at lea... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7684843 | Medical sensor and technique for using the same A sensor assembly is provided that includes a frame having two or more structural supports. A coating is provided over the frame. The coating has at least one deformable region disposed between the two or more structural supports. As least one optical component is d... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7676253 | Medical sensor and technique for using the same A medical sensor may be adapted to account for factors that cause irregularities in pulse oximetry measurements or other spectrophotemetric measurements. Sensors are provided with surface features that reduce the amount of outside light or shunted light that impinge... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7657296 | Unitary medical sensor assembly and technique for using the same A sensor assembly is provided that includes a frame having a first portion and a second portion connected by a hinge. An emitter and a detector are disposed on the frame. A coating is provided over the frame, the emitter and the detector to form a unitary sensor ass... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7657295 | Medical sensor and technique for using the same A unitary sensor is provided that includes a frame upon which electrical and optical components may be disposed and a coating, such as an overmolded coating provided about the frame. The unitary sensor includes a spring, such as a flat spring or torsion spring, prov... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7657294 | Compliant diaphragm medical sensor and technique for using the same A unitary sensor is provided that includes a frame upon which electrical and optical components may be disposed and a coating, such as an overmolded coating provided about the frame. The unitary sensor includes one or more diaphragm structures formed from thin regio... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7650177 | Medical sensor for reducing motion artifacts and technique for using the same A sensor for pulse oximetry or other applications utilizing spectrophotometry may be adapted to reduce motion artifacts by fixing the optical distance between an emitter and detector. A flexible sensor is provided with a stiffening member to hold the emitter and det... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7647084 | Medical sensor and technique for using the same A sensor assembly is provided that includes a skeletal frame comprising a loop structure. The sensor assembly includes at least one physiological sensor attached to the loop structure. A coating is provided over the skeletal frame and the at least one physiological ... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7643860 | Portable instrument for measuring a physiological quantity, including a device for illuminating the surface of an organic tissue A portable instrument for measuring a physiological quantity arranged to contact with the surface of organic tissue includes, essentially arranged in the same plane: an illumination device including at least one light source with an illumination surface for subjecti... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7606608 | Optical sampling interface system for in-vivo measurement of tissue An optical sampling interface system is disclosed that minimizes and compensates for errors that result from sampling variations and measurement site state fluctuations. Embodiments of the invention use a guide that does at least one of, induce the formation of a ti... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7596397 | Patient interface for spectroscopy applications A patient interface and method of locating the patient interface for use particularly in spectroscopy applications. The patient interface includes a concave region and first and second convex regions. A wing extends from the concave region to help locate the patient... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7596398 | Multiple wavelength sensor attachment A physiological sensor is adapted to removably attach an emitter assembly and a detector assembly to a fingertip. The emitter assembly is adapted to transmit optical radiation having multiple wavelengths into fingertip tissue. The detector assembly is adapted to rec... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7590439 | Bi-stable medical sensor and technique for using the same A bi-stable sensor is provided that includes a frame upon which electrical and optical components may be disposed and a coating, such as an overmold coating, provided about the frame. A resistance-providing component is provided integral with or external to the coat... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7574244 | Compliant diaphragm medical sensor and technique for using the same A sensor assembly is provided that includes a frame having a loop structure. An emitter and detector are disposed on opposite sides of the loop structure. A coating is provided over the frame. The coating includes at least one diaphragm structure disposed such that ... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7574245 | Flexible medical sensor enclosure A sensor is provided that includes a flexible wrap enclosure which is folded about the sensor. The flexible wrap includes primary flaps and at least one reinforcement flap. The reinforcement flap may be used to enclose areas of the sensor not enclosed by the primary... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7555327 | Folding medical sensor and technique for using the same A sensor assembly is provided that includes a frame upon which electrical and optical components may be disposed and a covering, such as an overmold coating, provided about the frame. The frame may be moved between an open and a closed configuration, such as during ... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7505801 | Apparatus and method for easing use of a spectrophotometric based noninvasive analyzer A placement guide apparatus with an improved hydration inducing plug used in coupling a noninvasive analyzer to a sampling site to determine analyte in the human body is disclosed. The hydration inducing plug includes at least one fluoropolymer that may be used as a... | 03/17/2009 |
