Compliant diaphragm medical sensor and technique for using the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8311602
APP PUB NO 20090264723A1
SERIAL NO

12491061

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A sensor assembly is provided that includes a frame having a loop structure. An emitter and detector are disposed on opposite sides of the loop structure. A coating is provided over the frame. The coating includes at least one diaphragm structure disposed such that at least one of the emitter and detector can move along an axis running between the emitter and detector. The sensor may thereby be placed on a patient's finger, toe, and so forth to obtain pulse oximetry or other physiological measurements. A sensor frame and method of manufacturing the frame are also provided.

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COVIDIEN LP15 HAMPSHIRE STREET MANSFIELD MA 02048

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Coakley, Joseph Dublin, US 44 2956
Eghbal, Darius Oakland, US 53 1695
Matlock, George L Pleasanton, US 61 1463
Raridan, William Pleasanton, US 13 578

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