Conformal pulse oximetry sensor and monitor
Patent 5817008 Issued on October 6, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 31, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 31, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorsApplicationNo. 741735 filed on 10/31/1996US Classes:600/323, Oxygen saturation, e.g., oximeter600/344Mounting structure (e.g., belt, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Bahr, JenniferAssistant: Winakur, Eric F. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61B 005/00AbstractAn optoelectronic pulse oximetry sensor is described which physically conforms to a body portion of a patient, such as a finger, and provides a firm pressing engagement between the sensor and the patient's body portion. The sensor includes a flexible substrate, such as an elastic bandage-type material, which is physically conformable and attachable/adherable to the patient's body portion. The sensor also includes a light source assembly for transilluminating the patient's body portion, and a light detector assembly for measuring transmitted light. The dimensions of the light source and light detector assemblies are constructed to provide a high aspect ratio relative to the flexible substrate. When the sensor is conformably applied to the patient's body portion, localized pressure is exerted on the body portion at the points of contact with the light source and light detector assemblies, thereby stressing the skin and the underlying blood-perfused tissue. The stress imparted to the skin and underlying tissues affects the distributions of blood in the tissues and provides improved accuracy and sensitivity in arterial oxygen saturation measurement, especially in circumstances of low perfusion.Field of SearchOximetersInfrared, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation directed on or through body or constituent released therefrom Determining blood constituent Oxygen saturation, e.g., oximeter Measured at specified areas of body portions Mounting structure (e.g., belt, etc.) Infrared radiation Visible light radiation | |
