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Method And System For Self Regulation Of Sensor Component Contact Pressure

  • US 20100298678A1
  • Filed: 05/20/2009
  • Published: 11/25/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A sensor, comprising:

  • a light emitting component comprising a first patient-contacting surface and a first opposing surface;

    a light detecting component comprising a second patient-contacting surface and a second opposing surface and capable of detecting light energy emitted by the light emitting component incident upon the second patient-contacting surface;

    a backing layer; and

    a generally collapsible material positioned generally between the backing layer and at least one of the first opposing surface or the second opposing surface, wherein the generally collapsible material maintains a pressure above a first threshold when not collapsed and collapses to maintain pressure below a second threshold when the sensor is applied.

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