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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 02, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 08, 2005
Joseph Coakley, Dublin, CA (US);
George L. Matlock, Pleasanton, CA (US);
William Raridan, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Darius Eghbal, Oakland, CA (US);
Joseph Coakley, Dublin, CA (US);
George L. Matlock, Pleasanton, CA (US);
William Raridan, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Darius Eghbal, Oakland, CA (US);
Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC, Boulder, CO (US);
Abstract
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 a spring, such as a flat spring or torsion spring, provided on the frame that provides a closing force for the sensor. The sensor may be placed on a patient's finger, toe, ear, and so forth to obtain pulse oximetry or other physiological measurements.