Method and apparatus for improving the durability of a sensor
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1. An improvement to a sensor for use with a pulse oximeter, wherein said sensor includes at least one light emitting diode and at least one photocell detector, comprising:
- a) laminating material, including a first aperture at least as large as said diode and a second aperture at least as large as said detector, wherein said laminating material enwraps said sensor and said first aperture is homologously aligned with said diode and said second aperture is homologously aligned with said detector;
b) sleeve, into which said laminated sensor is inserted;
c) adhesive means, coupled to the exterior of said sleeve, for attaching said sensor to a subject;
wherein said laminating material includes a tape seal at each end.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for improving the durability of a sensor, specifically one attached by an adhesive material to a subject. Specifically, the present invention discloses a method and apparatus for laminating a sensor and inserting the sensor into a protective shield for use. The shield includes some adhesive material to affix the sensor to the subject. A dirty, damaged, or worn out shield may be discarded and the sensor inserted into a new shield for continued use of the sensor.
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1. An improvement to a sensor for use with a pulse oximeter, wherein said sensor includes at least one light emitting diode and at least one photocell detector, comprising:
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a) laminating material, including a first aperture at least as large as said diode and a second aperture at least as large as said detector, wherein said laminating material enwraps said sensor and said first aperture is homologously aligned with said diode and said second aperture is homologously aligned with said detector; b) sleeve, into which said laminated sensor is inserted; c) adhesive means, coupled to the exterior of said sleeve, for attaching said sensor to a subject; wherein said laminating material includes a tape seal at each end. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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Current AssigneeNellcor Puritan Bennett Incorporated (Medtronic Plc)
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Original AssigneeMedical Taping Systems, Inc.
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InventorsSolenberger, Stephen D.
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Primary Examiner(s)Sykes, Angela D.
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Assistant Examiner(s)Winakur, Eric F.
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Application NumberUS08/505,975Time in Patent Office806 DaysField of Search128/633, 128/664-667, 128/686, 356/39-41, 206/305, 206/306US Class Current600/323CPC Class CodesA61B 2046/205 Adhesive drapesA61B 46/10 specially adapted for instr...A61B 5/14552 Details of sensors speciall...Y10T 29/49002 Electrical device making
