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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 02, 2010
Filed:
Jul. 28, 2006
William Raridan, Pleasanton, CA (US);
George L. Matlock, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Joseph Coakley, Dublin, CA (US);
Darius Eghbal, Oakland, CA (US);
William Raridan, Pleasanton, CA (US);
George L. Matlock, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Joseph Coakley, Dublin, CA (US);
Darius Eghbal, Oakland, CA (US);
Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC, Boulder, CO (US);
Abstract
A sensor assembly is provided that includes a frame having a first portion and a second portion connected by a hinge. An emitter and a detector are disposed on the frame. A coating is provided over the frame, the emitter and the detector to form a unitary sensor assembly. The sensor assembly also includes a resistance-providing component disposed generally about the hinge. In one embodiment, the sensor assembly may be placed on a patient's finger, toe, ear, and so forth to obtain pulse oximetry or other physiological measurements. A method of manufacturing the sensor assembly is also provided as is a method of cleaning a fluid-tight sensor assembly.