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Conformal pulse oximetry sensor and monitor

  • US 5,817,008 A
  • Filed: 10/31/1996
  • Issued: 10/06/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An optoelectronic sensor removably securable to a body portion of a patient, comprising:

  • an elastic substrate having an inner surface for disposition towards the body portion and an outer surface for disposition away from the body portion;

    a light source assembly mounted on the elastic substrate; and

    a light detector assembly mounted on the elastic substrate;

    wherein at least one of the light source and light detector assemblies projects away from the inner surface of the elastic substrate, and wherein the elastic substrate is adapted to press the one of the light source and light detector assemblies into firm pressing engagement with the body portion to exert a localized pressure thereon.

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