Soc-Ox

• US 20070118029A1
• Filed: 09/27/2005
• Published: 05/24/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 09/27/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Gene Perkins
• Original Assignee: Gene Perkins
• Inventors: Perkins, Gene
• Granted Patent: US 7,433,726 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 600/323
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/02416 using photoplethysmograph signals, e.g. generated by infrared radiation A61B5/14552 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/14552 Details of sensors specially adapted therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6829 Foot or ankle

Abstract

This invention consists of a sock, a sending unit, a receiving unit, a sensor light, and a line that can be connected to a pulse-oximeter cord. A medical professional places the sock over a patient'"'"'s foot and adjusts its position until the equipment is properly aligned. The cord from the pulse-oximeter can then be attached to the line from the sending unit. The sending unit activates the sensor light that emits radiation at a minimum of two wavelengths. The receiving unit detects the radiation after it passes through the skin and produces an electrical signal in response to the radiation that can be decoded by the pulse-oximeter.

Claims

1. An oxygen and pulse monitoring device comprising:

(a) a line protruding from a sock with a plug that can be connected to a pulse-oximeter;

(b) a sending unit attached to the line and located in the toe region of the sock;

(c) a receiving unit attached to the line and located in the toe region of the sock; and

(d) a sensor light located in the toe region of the sock opposite the receiving unit.

2. The oxygen and pulse monitoring device of claim 1 further comprising an elasticized cuff located on the sock.

3. The oxygen and pulse monitoring device of claim 1 wherein the sock is made of a cotton and elastic blend textile.

4. An oxygen and pulse monitoring device comprising:

(a) a line protruding from a cotton and elastic blend sock with a plug that can be connected to a pulse-oximeter;

(b) a sending unit attached to the line and located in the toe region of the cotton and elastic blend sock;

(c) a receiving unit attached to the line and located in the toe region of the cotton and elastic blend sock;

(d) a sensor light located in the toe region of the cotton and elastic blend sock opposite the receiving unit; and

(e) an elasticized cuff located in the ankle region of the cotton and elastic blend sock.