×

Apparatus and method for moving a tissue stress sensor for applanating an artery

  • US 5,240,007 A
  • Filed: 05/14/1991
  • Issued: 08/31/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/14/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
First Claim
Patent Images

1. An artery applanation actuator for placing a tissue stress sensor in operative engagement with the tissue overlying an artery of interest, said artery applanation actuator comprising:

  • a source of displacement fluid,a base portion including means for mounting said base portion to the wrist of a wearer,displacing means, coupled to said base portion, and fluidly coupled to said displacement fluid source said displacing means including means for engaging and retaining said tissue stress sensor, said displacing means adapted to respond to a pressure of said fluid in said displacement fluid source and to displace said tissue stress sensor into operative engagement with said tissue overlying said artery of interest, thereby applanating said artery of interest in response to a displacement of said displacement fluid, wherein said displacing means includes a hydraulic bellows.

View all claims
  • 13 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×