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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 15, 2010
Filed:
Jul. 28, 2006
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 sensor assembly is provided that includes a skeletal frame comprising first and second portions configured to move relative to one another. At least one physiological sensor is attached to the frame. A coating is provided over the frame and the at least one physiological sensor to form the sensor assembly. The sensor may be placed on a patient's finger, toe, ear, and so forth to obtain pulse oximetry or other physiological measurements. Methods for manufacturing and using a sensor are also provided as is a method for manufacturing a sensor body.