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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 25, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 29, 2008
Robert Jochim, Dublin, CA (US);
Joseph Coakley, Dublin, CA (US);
Robert W. Flagler, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Darius Eghbal, Oakland, CA (US);
Michael H. Vardanega, Brentwood, CA (US);
Donald S. Nelson, San Ramon, CA (US);
Robert Jochim, Dublin, CA (US);
Joseph Coakley, Dublin, CA (US);
Robert W. Flagler, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Darius Eghbal, Oakland, CA (US);
Michael H. Vardanega, Brentwood, CA (US);
Donald S. Nelson, San Ramon, CA (US);
Covidien LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to a sensor assembly. In various embodiments the sensor assembly includes a body having a first segment, a second segment, and a living hinge. The living hinge has a pivot axis and mechanically couples the first segment and the second segment. Further, the living hinge facilitates the first segment and the second segment to pivoting relative to one another about the pivot axis. Embodiments may also relate to a method of manufacturing a sensor frame. The method may include forming an integral sensor body having a first frame segment, a second frame segment, and a living hinge. The first frame segment and the second frame segment are configured to pivot relative to one another about a pivot axis of the living hinge. The method may also include coupling one or more biasing mechanisms to the first frame segment and the second frame segment. The biasing mechanism is configured to generate a moment about the pivot axis of the living hinge. The moment biases the first segment and second segment into a closed position.