US4304240A
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Esophageal probe with dual sound detection
Assignee: Kendall Co
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Filing: 1980-03-07
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Granted: 1981-12-08
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Expires: 2000-03-07
Abstract
Abstract An esophageal probe comprising, an elongated hollow sleeve defining a cavity. The probe has a first vibration detection device at a first distal location in the sleeve cavity, and a second vibration detection device in the sleeve cavity, with the second detection device being spaced a substantial distance proximally from the first detection device.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred R. Perlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B7/00; A61B7/02; A61B7/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
An esophageal probe, comprising: an elongated hollow sleeve; first electrical means for detecting sounds at a first distal location in the sleeve, and a conductive lead connected to the first detecting means; and second electrical means for separately detecting sounds at a second location in the sleeve proximal said first location, and a conductive lead connected to the second detecting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
An esophageal probe, comprising: an elongated hollow sleeve; first electrical means for detecting sounds at a first distal location in the sleeve, and a conductive lead connected to the first detecting means; and second electrical means for separately detecting sounds at a second location in the sleeve proximal said first location, and a conductive lead connected to the second detecting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
An esophageal probe, comprising: an elongated hollow sleeve defining a cavity, and having a distal end, and a proximal end; first electrical sound detection means at a first distal location in the sleeve cavity, and a conductive lead connected to the first detection means; and second electrical sound detection means in the sleeve cavity, said second detection means being spaced a substantial distance proximally from the first detection means, and a conductive lead connected to the second detection means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
79 words
An esophageal probe, comprising: an elongated hollow sleeve defining a cavity, and having a distal end, and a proximal end; first electrical sound detection means at a first distal location in the sleeve cavity, and a conductive lead connected to the first detection means; and second electrical sound detection means in the sleeve cavity, said second detection means being spaced a substantial distance proximally from the first detection means, and a conductive lead connected to the second detection means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The probe of claim 2 wherein said first and second sound detection means comprise microphones.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The probe of claim 3 wherein the first detection means is located adjacent a distal end of the sleeve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The probe of claim 3 wherein the first detection means is located in the proximity of a patient's heart when the probe is inserted into the patient.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
85 words
An esophageal probe, comprising: a disposable housing having an elongated sleeve defining a cavity; a permanent monitoring device having an elongated stem receivable in the sleeve cavity, said monitoring device having first electrical sound detection means at a first distal location of the stem, and second electrical sound detection means at a second location of the stem positioned a substantial distance proximally from the first location; and means for releasably attaching the monitoring device to the housing with said stem received in the sleeve cavity.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
85 words
An esophageal probe, comprising: a disposable housing having an elongated sleeve defining a cavity; a permanent monitoring device having an elongated stem receivable in the sleeve cavity, said monitoring device having first electrical sound detection means at a first distal location of the stem, and second electrical sound detection means at a second location of the stem positioned a substantial distance proximally from the first location; and means for releasably attaching the monitoring device to the housing with said stem received in the sleeve cavity.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The probe of claim 6 wherein the first and second detection means comprise microphones.
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) | 1984-12-07 | 1985-06-08 | 1985-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-07 | 1989-06-08 | 1989-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-07 | 1993-06-08 | 1993-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |