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| 20090118603 | OPTICALLY ALIGNED PULSE OXIMETRY SENSOR AND TECHNIQUE FOR USING THE SAME - A physiological sensor is provided that includes an emitter and detector disposed on a frame such that the emitter and detector define an optical axis. The frame includes one or more pair of flexible elements disposed generally symmetric relative to the optical axis. In one embodiment, the emitter and detector remain aligned when moved relative to one another along the optical axis. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090168385 | FLEX CIRCUIT SNAP TRACK FOR A BIOMETRIC SENSOR - The present disclosure relates to a sensor assembly, comprising a frame comprising structural supports, and housings configured to house an optical component; and a strut disposed between one of the structural supports and housings; wherein the struts are adapted to house conductors connecting the optical component to a circuit. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090171171 | OXIMETRY SENSOR OVERMOLDING LOCATION FEATURES - The present disclosure relates to a frame for a sensor. In an embodiment, the frame includes a frame body and one or more surface features configured to position the frame body within a mold. In certain embodiments, some or all of the frame may be overmolded such that the overmold material is substantially flush with terminal surfaces of the respective one or more surface features. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090264723 | COMPLIANT DIAPHRAGM MEDICAL SENSOR AND TECHNIQUE FOR USING THE SAME - 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. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090308531 | BI-STABLE MEDICAL SENSOR AND TECHNIQUE FOR USING THE SAME - A bi-stable sensor is provided that includes a frame upon which electrical and optical components may be disposed and a coating, such as an overmold coating, provided about the frame. A resistance-providing component is provided integral with or external to the coated bi-stable sensor such that the bi-stable sensor has two mechanically stable configurations that may be transitioned between by overcoming the resistance provided by the resistance-providing component and/or the by the coating. In one embodiment, the resistance-providing component comprises an elastic band provided about a hinge of the frame, either within or external to the coating. In one embodiment, the sensor may be placed on a patient's finger, toe, ear, and so forth to obtain pulse oximetry or other physiological measurements. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100037898 | TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE COMBINATION RADIAL SNAP AND BAYONET CANNULA CONNECTOR - A medical device tube having extended retention tabs with notches therein for improved coupling of an inner cannula connector to an outer cannula connector. The medical device tube comprises an outer cannula connector having retention tabs on an outer cannula connector flange attached to the proximal end of an outer cannula. The retention tabs maintain the snap ears of the inner cannula connector when the inner cannula connector is rotated whereby the notches substantially hold the snap ears. The snap ears may further be positioned in notches in the outer cannula flange when the snap ears lock onto the outer cannula connector flange. | 02-18-2010 |
