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Pulse rate sensing device
Assignee: HP Inc
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Filing: 1965-10-23
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Granted: 1967-12-26
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Expires: 1985-10-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Allan P Sherman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/68; A61B5/6801; A61B5/6813; A61B5/6814; A61B5/6815; A61B5/6816; A61B5/02; A61B5/024; A61B5/02416; A61B5/02427
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A BLOOD PULSE RATE SENSING DEVIDE ADAPTED TO POSITION ENERGY TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING MEMBERS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE PINNA OF THE EAR, WHEREBY THE ENERGY TRANSMITED BY SAID TRANSMITTING MEMBER PASSES THROUGH THE TISSUE OF THE EAR TO THE RECEIVING MEMBER, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: A U-SHAPED, OPAQUE BASE MEMBER HAVING FIRST AND SECOND ARMS, FIRST AND SECOND OPPOSITELY-DISPOSED HOUSINGS IN SAID FIRST AND SECOND ARMS RESPECTIVELY EACH ADAPTED TO HOUSE A DIFFERENT ONE OF SAID TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING MEMBERS, EACH OF SAID HOUSINGS HAVING A COMMON AXIS INTERSECTING BOTH OF SAID ARMS, A HOLLOW END CAP ADAPTED TO ENCASE ONE OF SAID HOUSINGS, SAID END CAP HAVING AN END FACE WITH A CENTRAL PORTION ON SAID AXIS PERVIOUS TO THE TRANSMISSION OF ENERGY BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS, AND MEANS TO VARY THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID END FACE AND ONE OF SAID HOUSINGS, THEREBY TO ENGAGE THE EAR OF A PERSON WHOSE PULSE RATE IS TO BE SENSED BETWEEN ONE OF SAID HOUSINGS AND SAID END CAP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A BLOOD PULSE RATE SENSING DEVIDE ADAPTED TO POSITION ENERGY TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING MEMBERS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE PINNA OF THE EAR, WHEREBY THE ENERGY TRANSMITED BY SAID TRANSMITTING MEMBER PASSES THROUGH THE TISSUE OF THE EAR TO THE RECEIVING MEMBER, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: A U-SHAPED, OPAQUE BASE MEMBER HAVING FIRST AND SECOND ARMS, FIRST AND SECOND OPPOSITELY-DISPOSED HOUSINGS IN SAID FIRST AND SECOND ARMS RESPECTIVELY EACH ADAPTED TO HOUSE A DIFFERENT ONE OF SAID TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING MEMBERS, EACH OF SAID HOUSINGS HAVING A COMMON AXIS INTERSECTING BOTH OF SAID ARMS, A HOLLOW END CAP ADAPTED TO ENCASE ONE OF SAID HOUSINGS, SAID END CAP HAVING AN END FACE WITH A CENTRAL PORTION ON SAID AXIS PERVIOUS TO THE TRANSMISSION OF ENERGY BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS, AND MEANS TO VARY THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID END FACE AND ONE OF SAID HOUSINGS, THEREBY TO ENGAGE THE EAR OF A PERSON WHOSE PULSE RATE IS TO BE SENSED BETWEEN ONE OF SAID HOUSINGS AND SAID END CAP.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-12-25 | 1971-06-26 | 1971-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-25 | 1975-06-26 | 1975-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-25 | 1979-06-26 | 1979-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |