Ultrasonic monitor for measuring heart and pulse rates
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1. An ultrasonic monitor for measuring pulse rate values in a living subject, comprising:
- a) at least one source of ultrasonic energy;
b) a gel pad comprised of a polymer and from about 50 to about 95% by weight of an ultrasound conductive diluent, wherein said polymer is characterized by having i) needle penetration from about 5 to about 300 (1/10 mm) according to ASTM D15;
ii) tensile strength from about 5 to about 500 psi according to ASTM D412; and
iii) elongation from about 50% to about 800% according to ASTM D412;
wherein said gel pad is positioned directly between the energy source and the living subject;
c) an ultrasonic energy detector; and
d) associated hardware and software for detecting, calculating and displaying a readout of the measured rate values.
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Abstract
The invention provides an ultrasonic monitor for measuring pulse rate values in a living subject, including a module with at least one source of ultrasonic energy, a gel pad comprised of a polymer and from about 50 to about 95% by weight of an ultrasound conductive diluent, wherein the gel pad is positioned in direct contact between the module and the living subject; an ultrasonic energy detector and associated hardware and software for detecting, calculating and displaying a readout of the measured rate values.
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48 Claims
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1. An ultrasonic monitor for measuring pulse rate values in a living subject, comprising:
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a) at least one source of ultrasonic energy;
b) a gel pad comprised of a polymer and from about 50 to about 95% by weight of an ultrasound conductive diluent, wherein said polymer is characterized by having i) needle penetration from about 5 to about 300 (1/10 mm) according to ASTM D15;
ii) tensile strength from about 5 to about 500 psi according to ASTM D412; and
iii) elongation from about 50% to about 800% according to ASTM D412;
wherein said gel pad is positioned directly between the energy source and the living subject;
c) an ultrasonic energy detector; and
d) associated hardware and software for detecting, calculating and displaying a readout of the measured rate values. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A method for detecting pulse rates in living subjects, which method comprises:
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providing an ultrasonic monitor comprising, a) at least one source of ultrasonic energy, b) a gel pad comprised of a polymer and from about 50 to about 95% by weight of an ultrasound conductive diluent, wherein said polymer is characterized by having, i) needle penetration from about 5 to about 300 (1/10 mm) according to ASTM D15, ii) tensile strength from about 5 to about 500 psi according to ASTM D412, and iii) elongation from about 50% to about 800% according to ASTM D412,
wherein said gel pad is positioned directly between the energy source and the living subject,c) an ultrasonic energy detector, and d) associated hardware and software for detecting, calculating and displaying a readout of the measured rate values; and
contacting said monitor with the subject at the point where the pulse is to be measured. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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36. An ultrasonic monitor for measuring pulse rate values in a living subject, comprising:
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a) at least one source of ultrasonic energy located in a module, the source emitting ultrasonic energy of an operating frequency of 2 MHz or less;
b) an ultrasonic energy detector positioned in the module at a roof angle relative to the source; and
c) associated hardware and software for detecting, calculating and displaying a readout of the measured rate values. - View Dependent Claims (37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
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44. A method for detecting pulse rates in living subjects, which method comprises:
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providing an ultrasonic monitor comprising, a) at least one source of ultrasonic energy having an operating frequency of 2 MHz or less, b) an ultrasonic energy detector, and c) associated hardware and software for detecting, calculating and displaying a readout of the measured rate values; and
contacting said monitor with the subject at the point where the pulse is to be measured. - View Dependent Claims (45, 46, 47, 48)
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