Apparatus and method for securing an oximeter probe to a patient
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1. A strap for an oximeter probe, comprising:
- a patch having a first flap, a second flap, an elongated neck joining said first flap and said second flap, and a tab connected to said second flap;
a first attachment mechanism for removably securing said first and second flaps to outer shells of the oximeter probe; and
a second attachment mechanism for removably securing said tab to a cord of the oximeter probe.
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Abstract
A strap or fastener for removably securing an oximeter probe to the appendage of a patient. The strap is made of an elastic material that wraps around the outside of the oximeter probe and is secured to the oximeter probe by attachment mechanisms such as Velcro that can be readjusted after initial application without producing excessive stress on the spring hinge of the oximeter probe.
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24 Claims
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1. A strap for an oximeter probe, comprising:
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a patch having a first flap, a second flap, an elongated neck joining said first flap and said second flap, and a tab connected to said second flap;
a first attachment mechanism for removably securing said first and second flaps to outer shells of the oximeter probe; and
a second attachment mechanism for removably securing said tab to a cord of the oximeter probe. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 7, 11, 20, 21)
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4. A strap for an oximeter probe, comprising:
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a patch having a first flap, a second flap, a neck joining said first flap and said second flap, and a tab connected to said second flap;
a first attachment mechanism for removably securing said first and second flaps to outer shells of the oximeter probe; and
a second attachment mechanism for removably securing said tab to a cord of the oximeter probe;
wherein said patch comprises an elastic hook engagable material. - View Dependent Claims (5)
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6. A strap for an oximeter probe, comprising:
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a patch having a first flap, a second flap, a neck joining said first flap and said second flap, and a tab connected to said second flap;
a first attachment mechanism for removably securing said first and second flaps to outer shells of the oximeter probe; and
a second attachment mechanism for removably securing said tab to a cord of the oximeter probe;
wherein said flaps are approximately 1.5 inches square and said neck is approximately 1.5 inches in length.
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8. A strap for an oximeter probe, comprising:
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a patch having a first flap, a second flap, a neck joining said first flap and said second flap, and a tab connected to said second flap;
a first attachment mechanism for removably securing said first and second flaps to outer shells of the oximeter probe; and
a second attachment mechanism for removably securing said tab to a cord of the oximeter probe;
wherein said first and second attachment mechanisms are comprised of hook material, and at least one of the attachment mechanisms is adhesively laminated to said patch.
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9. A strap for an oximeter probe, comprising:
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a patch having a first flap, a second flap, a neck joining said first flap and said second flap, and a tab connected to said second flap;
a first attachment mechanism for removably securing said first and second flaps to outer shells of the oximeter probe; and
a second attachment mechanism for removably securing said tab to a cord of the oximeter probe;
wherein said first and second attachment mechanisms are adhesive strips.
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10. A strap for an oximeter probe, comprising:
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a patch having a first flap, a second flap, a neck joining said first flap and said second flap, and a tab connected to said second flap;
a first attachment mechanism for removably securing said first and second flaps to outer shells of the oximeter probe; and
a second attachment mechanism for removably securing said tab to a cord of the oximeter probe;
wherein said tab extends substantially parallel to said neck.
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12. A strap for an oximeter probe, comprising:
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a patch having a first flap, a second flap, a neck joining said first flap and said second flap, and a tab connected to said second flap;
a first attachment mechanism for removably securing said first and second flaps to outer shells of the oximeter probe; and
a second attachment mechanism for removably securing said tab to a cord of the oximeter probe;
wherein said cord is disposed on a proximal end of the oximeter probe and said neck is sized to wrap around a distal end of the oximeter probe.
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13. A strap for an oximeter probe, comprising:
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a patch having a first flap sized to be removably secured to a first portion of an oximeter probe, a second flap sized to be removably secured to a second portion of an oximeter probe, and a neck joining said first flap and said second flap, said neck sized to wrap around a distal end of the oximeter probe; and
a first attachment mechanism for removably securing said first and second flaps to first and second portions of the oximeter probe. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24)
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16. A strap for an oximeter probe, comprising:
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a patch having a first flap sized to be removably secured to a first portion of an oximeter probe, a second flap sized to be removably secured to a second portion of an oximeter probe, and a neck joining said first flap and said second flap, said neck sized to wrap around a distal end of the oximeter probe;
a first attachment mechanism for removably securing said first and second flaps to first and second portions of the oximeter probe; and
a tab connected to one of said first and second flaps and a second attachment mechanism for removably securing said tab to a cord on a proximal end of the oximeter probe;
wherein said tab extending substantially parallel to said neck.
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17. A strap for an oximeter probe, comprising:
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a patch having a first flap sized to be removably secured to a first portion of an oximeter probe, a second flap sized to be removably secured to a second portion of an oximeter probe, and a neck joining said first flap and said second flap, said neck sized to wrap around a distal end of the oximeter probe; and
a first attachment mechanism for removably securing said first and second flaps to first and second portions of the oximeter probe;
wherein the first and second flaps comprise an elastic hook engagable material. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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