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Hat-based oximeter sensor

  • US 7,979,102 B2
  • Filed: 02/21/2006
  • Issued: 07/12/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/25/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A pulse oximetry sensor adapted for use on a patient'"'"'s forehead comprising:

  • a substrate conformable to a patient'"'"'s forehead, wherein the substrate is arcuate when placed flat upon a planar surface in the absence of any restraining force;

    an emitter disposed on the substrate; and

    a detector disposed on the substrate, wherein both the emitter and the detector are disposed to one side of an imaginary line that bisects the substrate through its arc.

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