Unitary medical sensor assembly and technique for using the same
First Claim
1. A sensor assembly, comprising:
- a frame comprising a first portion and a second portion connected by a hinge;
an emitter disposed on the frame;
a detector disposed on the frame;
a coating provided over the frame, the emitter, and the detector to form a unitary sensor assembly; and
a resistance-providing component disposed generally about the hinge.
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Abstract
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 assembly. The sensor assembly also includes a resistance-providing component disposed generally about the hinge. In one embodiment, the sensor assembly may be placed on a patient'"'"'s finger, toe, ear, and so forth to obtain pulse oximetry or other physiological measurements. A method of manufacturing the sensor assembly is also provided as is a method of cleaning a fluid-tight sensor assembly.
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39 Claims
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1. A sensor assembly, comprising:
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a frame comprising a first portion and a second portion connected by a hinge;
an emitter disposed on the frame;
a detector disposed on the frame;
a coating provided over the frame, the emitter, and the detector to form a unitary sensor assembly; and
a resistance-providing component disposed generally about the hinge. - 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 of manufacturing a sensor, comprising:
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positioning an emitter and detector relative to a frame comprising a first portion and a second portion connected by a hinge; and
coating the frame, the emitter, and the detector to form a unitary sensor assembly. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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39. A method for cleaning a sensor, comprising:
immersing or rinsing a fluid-tight sensor assembly in at least one of water or a disinfectant, wherein electrical and optical components of the fluid-tight sensor assembly are not exposed to the water or the disinfectant during the immersion or rinse.
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