Sealed sensor systems, apparatuses and methods
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1. A sensor system comprising:
- a sensor that is at least partially covered by a sheath; and
a positioning arm that is electrically coupled to the sensor, and arranged outside of the sheath, such that a hygienic barrier is formed around the sensor,wherein the sensor is sealed by the sheath and the positioning arm includes a contact, and wherein the contact pierces the sheath and establishes an electrical connection with the sensor when the positioning arm is coupled to the sensor.
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Abstract
A sensor that is at least partially covered by a sheath, and a positioning arm that is electrically coupled to the sensor, and arranged outside of the sheath, such that a hygienic barrier is formed around the sensor. The sensor is used for filmless dental radiography and the positioning arm enables positioning of the sensor in a patient'"'"'s mouth. The positioning arm includes a contact that pierces the sheath and establishes an electrical connection with the sensor when the positioning arm is coupled to the sensor.
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21 Claims
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1. A sensor system comprising:
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a sensor that is at least partially covered by a sheath; and a positioning arm that is electrically coupled to the sensor, and arranged outside of the sheath, such that a hygienic barrier is formed around the sensor, wherein the sensor is sealed by the sheath and the positioning arm includes a contact, and wherein the contact pierces the sheath and establishes an electrical connection with the sensor when the positioning arm is coupled to the sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A sensor system comprising:
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a sensor; and a sheath that at least partially covers the sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to electrically couple to a positioning arm arranged outside of the sheath, such that a hygienic barrier is formed around the sensor, wherein the sensor is sealed by the sheath and the positioning arm includes a contact, and wherein the contact pierces the sheath and establishes an electrical connection with the sensor when the positioning arm is coupled to the sensor. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A positioning arm comprising:
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at least one sensor connector; a positioning member; and at least one device interface, wherein the at least one sensor connector is configured to electrically couple to a sensor that is at least partially covered by a sheath, such that the at least one sensor connector is arranged outside of the sheath, to form a hygienic barrier around the sensor, wherein the sensor is sealed by the sheath and the at least one sensor connector includes a contact, and wherein the contact pierces the sheath and establishes an electrical connection with the sensor when the at least one sensor connector is coupled to the sensor. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A sheath comprising:
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a barrier defining an interior portion that conforms to a shape of a sensor, the barrier having an opening constructed to receive the sensor, wherein after receiving the sensor, the barrier covers the sensor and conforms to the shape of the sensor, and the opening of the barrier is sealed, wherein a positioning arm is mechanically and electrically coupled to the sensor, and arranged outside of the barrier, such that the sensor is hygienically sealed by the barrier, wherein the sensor is sealed by the sheath and the positioning arm includes a contact, and wherein the contact pierces the sheath and establishes an electrical connection with the sensor when the positioning arm is electrically coupled to the sensor.
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20. A method of forming a hygienic barrier around a sensor, the method comprising:
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covering the sensor at least partially with a sheath that conforms to a shape of the sensor; and electrically coupling a positioning arm to the sensor such that the positioning arm is arranged outside of the sheath to form a hygienic barrier around the sensor, wherein the sensor is sealed by the sheath and the positioning arm includes a contact, and wherein in the electrically coupling, the contact pierces the sheath and establishes an electrical connection with the sensor. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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