PULSE OXIMETER SLEEVE
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A pulse oximeter system for positioning elements of an optical probe capable of measuring physiological parameter of a patient, the system comprising:
- a substantially tubular sleeve comprising an elastic and form-fitting material having two open ends for secure positioning about a human foot, ankle or hand so that one or more digits are not enclosed;
at least one light-emitting diode positioned by said sleeve to emit light into said foot, ankle or hand; and
a detector positioned by said sleeve to detect said light after attenuation by tissue of said foot, ankle or hand.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A pulse oximeter sleeve of elastic and/or form-fitting material for positioning light-emitting diodes and a detector securely with respect to a human'"'"'s foot or hand.
352 Citations
14 Claims
-
1. A pulse oximeter system for positioning elements of an optical probe capable of measuring physiological parameter of a patient, the system comprising:
-
a substantially tubular sleeve comprising an elastic and form-fitting material having two open ends for secure positioning about a human foot, ankle or hand so that one or more digits are not enclosed;
at least one light-emitting diode positioned by said sleeve to emit light into said foot, ankle or hand; and
a detector positioned by said sleeve to detect said light after attenuation by tissue of said foot, ankle or hand. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
-
- 9. A pulse oximeter glove for positioning elements of an optical probe capable of measuring physiological parameter of a patient, the glove comprising an elastic and form-fitting material capable of positioning at least one light-emitting diode and a detector proximate a finger to allow said detector to detect light after attenuation by tissue of a said finger, wherein said glove does not enclose at least one finger.
- 12. A pulse oximeter sock for positioning elements of an optical probe capable of measuring physiological parameter of a patient, the sock comprising an elastic and form-fitting material capable of positioning at least one light-emitting diode and a detector proximate a toe to allow said detector to detect light after attenuation by tissue of a said toe, wherein said sock does not enclose at least one toe.
Specification