Compliant diaphragm medical sensor and technique for using the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7657294
APP PUB NO 20070032708A1
SERIAL NO

11199345

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A unitary sensor is provided that includes a frame upon which electrical and optical components may be disposed and a coating, such as an overmolded coating provided about the frame. The unitary sensor includes one or more diaphragm structures formed from thin regions of the coating material and disposed generally about at least one of the optical components. The diaphragm structure or structures allow the optical components to be separated, such as by application of an opposing force to the lateral sides of the sensor, such that the sensor may be placed on a patient. The sensor may thereby be placed on a patient's finger, toe, and so forth to obtain pulse oximetry or other physiological measurements.

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  • COVIDIEN LP

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Coakley, Joseph Dublin, US 43 2726
Eghbal, Darius Oakland, US 52 1598
Matlock, George L Pleasanton, US 58 1310
Raridan, William Pleasanton, US 13 572

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