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Clip-type sensor having integrated biasing and cushioning means

  • US 20050228248A1
  • Filed: 04/07/2004
  • Published: 10/13/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/07/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A sensor device for non-invasively measuring a blood oxygen level of a patient, the device comprising:

  • a first device portion;

    a second device portion pivotally connected to the first device portion to define a clamping end of the device;

    a sensing mechanism in communication with the clamping end of the device for sensing at least one parameter utilized to determine the blood oxygen level of a patient; and

    a resilient member disposed between the device portions for biasing the device portions toward each other at the clamping end of the device for clamping an appendage of the patient therebetween, the resilient member further providing a cushion for the appendage at the clamping end of the device.

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