×

Presenting part fetal oximeter sensor with securing mechanism for providing tension to scalp attachment

  • US 5,727,547 A
  • Filed: 09/04/1996
  • Issued: 03/17/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/04/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A perinatal pulse oximeter sensor for application to a presenting part of a fetus and measurement of blood oxygen saturation, comprising:

  • a sensor head having a fetus engaging surface for engagement with the presenting part of said fetus;

    light emitting means connected to said sensor head for emitting light of at least two wavelengths directed at said presenting part of said fetus;

    light detecting means mounted in said sensor head for collecting light to be detected;

    attachment means for passing through a tissue of the presenting part of said fetus; and

    a securing and tensioning member, connected to said sensor head a distance away from said engaging surface, for securing and applying tension to said attachment means after it is passed through said tissue of said fetus.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×