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Calibrated optical oximeter probe
Assignee: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
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Filing: 1987-10-19
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Granted: 1988-09-13
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Expires: 2007-10-19
Abstract
Abstract A probe apparatus for use with an optical oximeter is disclosed. A pair of light emitting diodes emit light of known narrow wavelengths through an appendage of a patient onto a photosensor. A resistor of coded known resistance is used to enable the oximeter to calculate the co-efficient of extinction of the wavelengths of the LEDs. The resistor, LEDs and photosensor are mounted on self-attaching hook and eye tape for mounting the probe onto the appendage of the patient. The probe is detachably wired to the oximeter, rendering the probe completely disposable. The oximeter is programmed at the factory to calculate the co-efficients of extinction of any LEDs which may be encountered in a series of disposable probes. From the co-efficients of extinction, the pulse rate and degree of arterial oxygen saturation is computed and displayed by the oximeter.
Inventors
- 👤 Willaim New, Jr.
- 👤 James E. Corenman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/145; A61B5/1455; A61B5/14551; A61B5/14552; A61B5/1495; G; G01; G01N; G01N21/00; G01N21/17; G01N21/25; G01N21/31; G01N21/314; G01N21/3151; A61B2562/00; A61B2562/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
An oximeter for use with a probe having a first light emitting means emitting light having a first known wavelength value, means for sensing the light emitted by said first light emitting means and for generating a signal representative of the light sensed, means for detachably wiring the probe to the oximeter and for providing communication of electrical signals between the probe and the oximeter including said signal representative of the light sensed, and encoding means for providing first encoded signals to the oximeter which are indicative of the known wavelength value of said first light emitting means, said oximeter comprising: processing means for operating on said signal representative of the light sensed, using appropriate coefficients, for determining oxygen saturation; and decoding means responsive to said first encoded signals for selecting said appropriate coefficients based upon the known wavelength of the first light emitting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
An oximeter for use with a probe having a first light emitting means emitting light having a first known wavelength value, means for sensing the light emitted by said first light emitting means and for generating a signal representative of the light sensed, means for detachably wiring the probe to the oximeter and for providing communication of electrical signals between the probe and the oximeter including said signal representative of the light sensed, and encoding means for providing first encoded signals to the oximeter which are indicative of the known wavelength value of said first light emitting means, said oximeter comprising: processing means for operating on said signal representative of the light sensed, using appropriate coefficients, for determining oxygen saturation; and decoding means responsive to said first encoded signals for selecting said appropriate coefficients based upon the known wavelength of the first light emitting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
95 words
The oximeter of claim 1 for use with a probe additionally having a second light emitting means emitting light having a second known wavelength value, said light sensing means also sensing light emitted by said second light emitting means, said encoding means further comprising means for providing second encoded signals to the oximeter indicative of the known wavelength value of the light emitted by the second light emitting means, wherein: said decoding means is further responsive to said second encoded signals for selecting coefficients based upon the known wavelength of said second light emitting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The oximeter of claim 1 wherein said decoding means comprises a programmed microprocessor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The oximeter of claim 1 further comprising means for passing a current through an impedance element in said encoding means, wherein said encoded signals are voltage signals produced by passing said current through said impedance element.
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