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US4700708A
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Calibrated optical oximeter probe
Assignee: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
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Filing: 1986-09-26
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Granted: 1987-10-20
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Expires: 2006-09-26
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
- 👤 William New, Jr.
- 👤 James E. Corenman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:57
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: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
An oximeter probe system for use with an oximeter, said system comprising: 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; means for detachably wiring the probe to the oximeter and for providing communication of electrical signals between the probe and the oximeter; and encoding means for providing signals to the oximeter which are indicative of the known wavelength value of said first light emitting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
An oximeter probe system for use with an oximeter, said system comprising: 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; means for detachably wiring the probe to the oximeter and for providing communication of electrical signals between the probe and the oximeter; and encoding means for providing signals to the oximeter which are indicative of the known wavelength value of said first light emitting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The system of claim 1, further comprising a second light emitting means emitting light having a second known wavelength value; wherein said light sensing means also senses light emitted by said second light emitting means; and wherein said encoding means further provides electrical signals to the oximeter indicative of the known wavelength value of the light emitted by the second light emitting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 1, wherein said encoding means comprises an electrical impedance element, the value of which is preselected to correlate with said known wavelength value.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 3 wherein said electrical impedance element is a resistor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 4 wherein said signals which are indicative of said known wavelength value are voltage signals produced by passing a current through said resistor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said means for detachably wiring the probe to the oximeter has associated therewith a plurality of connector pins, and wherein the presence or absence of electrical connections between certain of said connector pins comprises part of said encoding means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
125 words
An oximeter probe system comprising: 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; means for detachably wiring the probe to the oximeter and for providing communication of electrical signals between the probe and the oximeter; encoding means for providing signals to the oximeter which are indicative of the known wavelength value of said first light emitting means, said encoding means comprising an electrical impedance element, the value of which is preselected to correlate with said known wavelength value; and decoding means responsive to said encoded signals for selecting appropriate calibration coefficients for use in calculating oxygen saturation based upon the known wavelength of said first light emitting means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
125 words
An oximeter probe system comprising: 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; means for detachably wiring the probe to the oximeter and for providing communication of electrical signals between the probe and the oximeter; encoding means for providing signals to the oximeter which are indicative of the known wavelength value of said first light emitting means, said encoding means comprising an electrical impedance element, the value of which is preselected to correlate with said known wavelength value; and decoding means responsive to said encoded signals for selecting appropriate calibration coefficients for use in calculating oxygen saturation based upon the known wavelength of said first light emitting means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 7 wherein said electrical impedance element is a resistor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 8 wherein said signals which are indicative of said known wavelength value are voltage signals produced by passing a current through said resistor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
141 words
An oximeter probe system comprising: 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; means for detachably wiring the probe to the oximeter and for providing communication of electrical signals between the probe and the oximeter, said means for detachably wiring the probe to the oximeter having associated therewith a plurality of connector pins; encoding means for providing signals to the oximeter which are indicative of the known wavelength value of said first light emitting means, the presence or absence of electrical connections between certain of said connector pins comprising part of said encoding means; and decoding means responsive to said encoded signals for selecting appropriate calibration coefficients for use in calculating oxygen saturation based upon the known wavelength of said first light emitting means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
141 words
An oximeter probe system comprising: 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; means for detachably wiring the probe to the oximeter and for providing communication of electrical signals between the probe and the oximeter, said means for detachably wiring the probe to the oximeter having associated therewith a plurality of connector pins; encoding means for providing signals to the oximeter which are indicative of the known wavelength value of said first light emitting means, the presence or absence of electrical connections between certain of said connector pins comprising part of said encoding means; and decoding means responsive to said encoded signals for selecting appropriate calibration coefficients for use in calculating oxygen saturation based upon the known wavelength of said first light emitting means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
111 words
An oximeter probe system comprising: 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; means for detachably wiring the probe to the oximeter and for providing communication of electrical signals between the probe and the oximeter; encoding means for providing signals to the oximeter which are indicative of the known wavelength value of said first light emitting means; and decoding means responsive to said encoded signals for selecting appropriate calibration coefficients for use in calculating oxygen saturation based upon the known wavelength of said first light emitting means, said decoding means comprising a programmed microprocessor.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
111 words
An oximeter probe system comprising: 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; means for detachably wiring the probe to the oximeter and for providing communication of electrical signals between the probe and the oximeter; encoding means for providing signals to the oximeter which are indicative of the known wavelength value of said first light emitting means; and decoding means responsive to said encoded signals for selecting appropriate calibration coefficients for use in calculating oxygen saturation based upon the known wavelength of said first light emitting means, said decoding means comprising a programmed microprocessor.
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