Patent ReferencesLow-inertia hygrometer Body waste detecting device Vital function monitor Method and apparatus for testing a person's breath for the determination of its alcohol content Breath monitor device Vital signs monitoring apparatus Apneic event detector and method Liquid drain for patient breathing apparatus Respiration monitor for mammals Alarm device for use in a baby's diaper Patent #: 4484573 InventorApplicationNo. 06/608183 filed on 05/08/1984US Classes:600/483, Simultaneously detecting cardiovascular condition and diverse body condition600/484, Detecting respiratory condition600/529, Respiratory600/532Qualitative or quantitative analysis of breath componentExaminersPrimary: Coven, Edward M.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61B 5/087 (20060101)A61B 5/08 (20060101) A61M 16/00 (20060101) AbstractA patient monitor for an airway or endotrachial tube having a liquid detector which alerts an operator to the presence of liquid in a patient's throat. Vital signs sensors are also deployed on the appliance for sensing various body conditions. The fluid detector and the vital signs sensors are electricallly coupled to a microprocessor which operates numeric displays for the vital signs information and visual and audible alarms for the liquid detector and vital signs that are not normal or expected.Field of SearchBreathing passage occluder | |