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Non-adhesive oximeter sensor for sensitive skin

  • US 8,483,790 B2
  • Filed: 03/07/2007
  • Issued: 07/09/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/18/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A sensor comprising:

  • a light emitting element;

    a light detecting element;

    a substrate configured to encircle a portion of a patient, the substrate adapted to support the light emitting element and the light detecting element between layers, the substrate comprising a non-adhesive polyvinyl chloride material having a patient-contacting surface, the substrate having a thickness of less than 0.1 inch and being adapted to releasably attach one portion of the substrate to another portion of the substrate for securement to the patient, wherein the substrate comprises at least two layers laminated together;

    a cable coupled to the light emitting element and to the light detecting element; and

    a strap coupled to the cable, the strap being configured to wrap around a portion of the patient'"'"'s body to secure the cable to the patient.

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