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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 22, 2010
Filed:
Jul. 28, 2006
Noriaki Todokoro, Tokyo, JP;
Keiichi Sugiura, Tokyo, JP;
Toru Maeda, Tokyo, JP;
Hideki Fujisaki, Tokyo, JP;
Noriaki Todokoro, Tokyo, JP;
Keiichi Sugiura, Tokyo, JP;
Toru Maeda, Tokyo, JP;
Hideki Fujisaki, Tokyo, JP;
Nihon Kohden Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A probe adapted to be used with a pulse oximeter is disclosed. A flexible first housing is adapted to be brought into contact with at least a nail of a finger or a toe of a subject. A flexible second housing is adapted to be brought into contact with at least a top of the finger or the toe. A flexible connecting part connects the first housing and the second housing, and is adapted to cover a tip end of the nail. A light emitting element is provided on one of the first housing and the second housing. A light receiving element is provided on the other one of the first housing and the second housing.