US Patent No: 7,877,127

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Hat-based oximeter sensor

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Abstract

A method for use and an improved oximeter sensor substrate that is conforming to the shape of the patient's forehead. In one embodiment, the present invention is an oximeter sensor, having a substrate with a shape similar to a shape of at least a portion of a patient's forehead and including a section adapted to substantially fit over a portion of a forehead of a patient; an emitter disposed on the substrate at a position located on the section; and a detector disposed on the substrate at a distance from the emitter. In one embodiment, the substrate includes a hat that holds the emitter and the detector in a spaced-part manner against the patient's forehead.

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COVIDIEN LPMANSFIELD, MA1954

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hannula, Don San Luis Obispo, CA 47 1189
Mannheimer, Paul Danville, CA 45 1682

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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable $700.00 $350.00 $175.00
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional $1,640.00 $820.00 $410.00