Method and Apparatus for Motion Artifact Reduction in ECG Harness

• US 20140378848A1
• Filed: 09/26/2013
• Published: 12/25/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 06/19/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Nimbleheart LLC
• Original Assignee: Nimbleheart LLC
• Inventors: Tambe, Sonal, Deshmukh, Pramod, Sardesai, Swanand
• Granted Patent: US 11,033,235 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 600/483
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0205 Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/02438 with portable devices, e.g. worn by the patient
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0245 by using sensing means generating electric signals, i.e. ECG signals
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/11 Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor, mobility of a limb for measuring pulse A61B5/02 ;A61B5/1038 takes precedence; motion detection to correct for motion artifacts in physiological signals A61B5/721
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/259 using conductive adhesive means, e.g. gels
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/282 Holders for multiple electrodes for introduction into the body A61B5/287
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6831 Straps, bands or harnesses
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/721 using a separate sensor to detect motion or using motion information derived from signals other than the physiological signal to be measured

Abstract

A motion artifact reduction apparatus and method

Claims

1. A motion artifact reduction apparatus comprising:

at least one of a plurality of sensors,

at least one sleeve body with a first end and a second end,

a means for removably attaching the first end and the second end to each other,

at least one sensor port disposed within the at least one sleeve body; and

an adhesive layer disposed around the sensor port, wherein the motion artifacts of the at least one of a plurality of sensors may be reduced by attaching the first end and the second end of the sleeve body to each other and by the contact of the adhesive layer to the user'"'"'s body at a desirable location.

2. The motion artifact reduction apparatus of claim 1, wherein the means for removably attaching the first end and the second end to each other further comprises one of the following group:

a hook and pile closure, snaps, buttons, a belt, a zipper, or lacing.

3. The motion artifact reduction apparatus of claim 1, wherein the adhesive layer further comprises silicone gel.

4. The method of using a motion artifact reduction apparatus comprising the steps of:

providing at least one of a plurality of sensors,

providing at least one sleeve body with a first end and a second end,

providing a means for removably attaching the first end and the second end to each other,

providing at least one sensor port disposed within the at least one sleeve body; and

providing an adhesive layer disposed around the sensor port, wherein the motion artifacts of the at least one sensor may be reduced by attaching the first end and the second end of the sleeve body to each other and with the contact of the adhesive layer to the user'"'"'s body at a desirable location.

5. The method of using a motion artifact reduction apparatus of claim 4 wherein the step of providing at least one of a plurality of sensors further comprises the step of providing at least one of a plurality of two-part sensors.

6. The method of using a motion artifact reduction apparatus of claim 4 wherein the step of providing at least one of a plurality of sensors further comprises the step of providing at least one of a plurality of two-part sensors with spring backing.

7. The method of using a motion artifact reduction apparatus of claim 4 wherein the step of providing the means for removably attaching the first end and the second end to each other further comprises the step of providing one of the following group:

a hook and pile closure, snaps, buttons, a belt, a zipper, or lacing.

8. The method of using a motion artifact reduction apparatus of claim 4 wherein the step of providing an adhesive layer further comprises the step of providing silicone gel.