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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 01, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 31, 2011
Charles Haisley, Boulder, CO (US);
David Besko, Thornton, CO (US);
John Battista, Lafayette, CO (US);
Casey V. Medina, Westminster, CO (US);
Paul Von Der Lippe, Loveland, CO (US);
Charles Haisley, Boulder, CO (US);
David Besko, Thornton, CO (US);
John Battista, Lafayette, CO (US);
Casey V. Medina, Westminster, CO (US);
Paul Von Der Lippe, Loveland, CO (US);
Covidien LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to sensors for use on a patient's ear. The sensors as provided may be Y-shaped and configured to be retained on an ear with the forks of the Y-shape positioned below the main branch of the Y. In particular embodiments, the Y-shaped sensors may be affixed to the patient at locations on the head or neck to relieve strain and reduce the effects of motion on the optical components of the sensor.