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Stacked adhesive optical sensor

  • US 9,265,464 B2
  • Filed: 02/28/2013
  • Issued: 02/23/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of applying a sensor, comprising:

  • providing a flexible sensor body to which an emitter and a detector are coupled, wherein the flexible sensor body is coupled to a plurality of stacked adhesive layers, wherein no portion of the plurality of stacked adhesive layers is in the direct optical path between the emitter and the detector, and wherein each adhesive layer of the plurality of stacked adhesive layers comprises a ring shape that surrounds both the emitter and the detector such that there is no adhesive present in the direct optical path between the emitter and the detector;

    removing the first adhesive layer from the plurality of stacked adhesive layers, wherein removing the first adhesive layer exposes a second adhesive layer within the plurality of stacked adhesive layers; and

    applying the second adhesive layer to a patient, wherein the second adhesive layer is configured to secure the flexible sensor body to the patient'"'"'s skin.

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