Variable pressure reusable sensor
First Claim
1. A variable pressure noninvasive pulse oximeter reusable sensor comprising:
- a first jaw having a first hinge and an emitter;
an opposing second jaw having a second hinge and a detector;
a pin disposed through said first and second hinges so as to rotatably attach said first and second jaws to form a sensor clip;
said jaws adapted to attach to a tissue site so that said emitter transmits optical radiation into said tissue site and said detector receives said optical radiation after absorption by said tissue site;
a spring having a plurality of legs, said spring disposed around said pin and configured so that said legs apply force to said jaws; and
a tensioner disposed proximate at least one of said jaws and configured to cause said spring to exert variable pressure through said jaws on said tissue site responsive to varying tensioner positions or configurations with respect to said spring.
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Abstract
A variable pressure reusable sensor has a first jaw having a first hinge and an emitter and an opposing second jaw having a second hinge and a detector. A pin is disposed through the first and second hinges so as to rotatably attach the first and second jaws. The jaws are adapted to attach to a tissue site so that the emitter transmits optical radiation into the tissue site and the detector receives optical radiation after absorption by the tissue site. A spring having a plurality of legs is disposed around the pin and configured so that the legs apply force to the jaws. A tensioner is disposed proximate at least one of the jaws and configured to variably position at least one of the legs so as to adjust pressure exerted by the jaws on the tissue site.
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1. A variable pressure noninvasive pulse oximeter reusable sensor comprising:
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a first jaw having a first hinge and an emitter; an opposing second jaw having a second hinge and a detector; a pin disposed through said first and second hinges so as to rotatably attach said first and second jaws to form a sensor clip; said jaws adapted to attach to a tissue site so that said emitter transmits optical radiation into said tissue site and said detector receives said optical radiation after absorption by said tissue site; a spring having a plurality of legs, said spring disposed around said pin and configured so that said legs apply force to said jaws; and a tensioner disposed proximate at least one of said jaws and configured to cause said spring to exert variable pressure through said jaws on said tissue site responsive to varying tensioner positions or configurations with respect to said spring. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of attaching a variable pressure noninvasive pulse oximetry reusable sensor to a tissue site of a patient, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a noninvasive pulse oximetry sensor clip having an open position for inserting and removing a tissue site and a closed position for attaching said clip to said tissue site; adjusting the force exerted against said tissue site to a desired level; urging said clip to said closed position against said tissue site at said desired level of force. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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