Folding medical sensor and technique for using the same
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A sensor assembly, comprising:
- a frame configured to move between an open and a closed configuration;
a covering provided over at least part of the frame, wherein the covering comprises a thermoplastic elastomer;
at least one optical component disposed on the frame; and
a retaining component configured to hold the frame in the closed configuration when the retaining component is engaged.
3 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A sensor assembly is provided that includes a frame upon which electrical and optical components may be disposed and a covering, such as an overmold coating, provided about the frame. The frame may be moved between an open and a closed configuration, such as during the manufacture of the sensor assembly. The sensor assembly includes a retaining component configured to hold the sensor in the closed configuration when engaged. In one embodiment, the sensor may be placed on a patient'"'"'s finger, toe, ear, and so forth to obtain pulse oximetry or other physiological measurements.
970 Citations
20 Claims
-
1. A sensor assembly, comprising:
-
a frame configured to move between an open and a closed configuration; a covering provided over at least part of the frame, wherein the covering comprises a thermoplastic elastomer; at least one optical component disposed on the frame; and a retaining component configured to hold the frame in the closed configuration when the retaining component is engaged. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
-
-
16. A sensor assembly, comprising:
-
a sensor body configured to move between an open and a closed position; a covering provided over at least part of the sensor body, wherein the covering comprises a thermoplastic elastomer; an emitter disposed on the sensor body; a detector disposed on the sensor body; and a retaining component configured to hold the sensor body in the closed configuration when the retaining component is engaged.
-
-
17. A sensor body, comprising:
-
a frame configured to move between an open and a closed configuration; a covering provided over at least part of the frame, wherein the covering comprises a thermoplastic elastomer; and a retaining component configured to hold the frame in the closed configuration when the retaining component is engaged.
-
-
18. A sensor, comprising:
-
a skeletal frame having a thermoplastic elastomer overmolding, wherein the skeletal frame is configured to move between an open and a closed configuration; and a retaining component configured to hold the skeletal frame in the closed configuration when the retaining component is engaged.
-
-
19. A method for manufacturing a frame of a sensor, comprising:
-
forming a frame configured to move between an open and a closed configuration, wherein the frame comprises a retaining component configured to hold the frame in the closed configuration when the retaining component is engaged; and overmolding at least part of the frame with a thermoplastic elastomer. - View Dependent Claims (20)
-
Specification