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Resposable pulse oximetry sensor

  • US 6,377,829 B1
  • Filed: 12/09/1999
  • Issued: 04/23/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/09/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A pulse oximetry sensor comprising:

  • a reusable portion comprising an emitter configured to transmit light through tissue, a detector configured to receive light from tissue, a first contact, an external connector configured to attach to a monitor, and electrical circuitry configured to provide electrical communications to and from the external connector, the emitter, the detector and the first contact; and

    a disposable portion configured to attach the reusable portion to the tissue, the disposable portion comprising an information element;

    a breakable conductor, and a second contact electrically connecting the information element and the breakable conductor, the second contact configured to create an electrical connection to the first contact when the disposable portion is combined with the reusable portion.

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