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Multiple optical fiber event sensor and method of manufacture
Assignee: Puritan Bennett Corp
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Filing: 1990-08-10
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Granted: 1991-10-08
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Expires: 2010-08-10
Abstract
Abstract The multiple optical fiber event sensor apparatus includes a semi-permeable tubular sleeve, and a plurality of individual optical fiber event sensor modules within the sleeve arranged in an axially staggered relationship. A rounded tip is also provided on the distal end of the sleeve. The device provides for a multiplicity of individual sensors incorporated in a single tubular sleeve which minimizes cross-interference and thrombus formation when used as an intravascular multi-sensor.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel D. Riccitelli
- 👤 Thomas A. Shern
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/145; A61B5/14539; A61B5/0059; A61B5/0082; A61B5/0084; A61B5/1455; A61B5/1459; G; G01; G01N; G01N21/00; G01N21/75; G01N21/77; G01N21/7703; A61B2562/00; A61B2562/12; A61B5/0071; G01N2021/7706; G01N2021/773; G01N21/78; G01N21/783; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S385/00; Y10S385/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A multiple optical fiber event sensor apparatus, comprising: a semi-permeable tubular sleeve having proximal and distal ends; a plurality of optical fiber gas sensors, each having a distal end bearing a sensor module, said sensor modules being disposed within said sleeve in axially staggered relationship; and a semi-permeable polymeric matrix having a hydrophobic portion surrounding said sensor modules of said gas sensors for fixing the position of said sensor modules within said sleeve and substantially filling said sleeve; and a rounded tip formed of said polymeric matrix extending beyond the distal end of said sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A multiple optical fiber event sensor apparatus, comprising: a semi-permeable tubular sleeve having proximal and distal ends; a plurality of optical fiber gas sensors, each having a distal end bearing a sensor module, said sensor modules being disposed within said sleeve in axially staggered relationship; and a semi-permeable polymeric matrix having a hydrophobic portion surrounding said sensor modules of said gas sensors for fixing the position of said sensor modules within said sleeve and substantially filling said sleeve; and a rounded tip formed of said polymeric matrix extending beyond the distal end of said sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said tubular sleeve comprises silicone and has a tubular wall less than about 0.010 inches thick.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said tubular sleeve comprises silicone and has a tubular wall less than about 0.002 inches thick.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said optical fiber gas sensors comprise a blood oxygen sensor, and a blood carbon dioxide sensor, and further including a blood pH sensor, said blood pH sensor disposed within a hydrophilic portion of said polymeric matrix adjacent to a distal end of said hydrophobic portion of said polymeric matrix.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 4, wherein said hydrophilic polymeric matrix portion is selected from the group consisting of hydrogel, and polyurethane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said hydrophobic polymeric matrix portion is formed from silicone.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further including a temperature sensor disposed within said sleeve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said rounded tip is formed without voids.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
151 words
An intravascular multiple event sensor apparatus, comprising: a semi-permeable tubular member having proximal and distal ends; a plurality of optical fiber sensors including an oxygen sensor and a carbon dioxide sensor having proximal and distal ends, the distal ends of said optical sensors being disposed within said tubular member, each said optical fiber distal end having an event sensor module mounted thereon, said event sensor modules being disposed within said tubular member in axially staggered relationship; a hydrophobic semi-permeable polymeric matrix disposed within and extending to the distal end of said tubular member at least partially filling said tubular member, said event sensor modules being disposed within said hydrophobic matrix and fixing the position of said event sensor modules within said tubular member; and a hydrophilic semi-permeable polymeric matrix disposed on the distal end of said tubular member forming a rounded tip extending beyond the distal end of said tubular member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
151 words
An intravascular multiple event sensor apparatus, comprising: a semi-permeable tubular member having proximal and distal ends; a plurality of optical fiber sensors including an oxygen sensor and a carbon dioxide sensor having proximal and distal ends, the distal ends of said optical sensors being disposed within said tubular member, each said optical fiber distal end having an event sensor module mounted thereon, said event sensor modules being disposed within said tubular member in axially staggered relationship; a hydrophobic semi-permeable polymeric matrix disposed within and extending to the distal end of said tubular member at least partially filling said tubular member, said event sensor modules being disposed within said hydrophobic matrix and fixing the position of said event sensor modules within said tubular member; and a hydrophilic semi-permeable polymeric matrix disposed on the distal end of said tubular member forming a rounded tip extending beyond the distal end of said tubular member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said tubular member comprises silicone and has a tubular wall less than about 0.010 inches thick.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said tubular member comprises silicone and has a tubular wall less than about 0.002 inches thick.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 9, further including a blood pH sensor.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said hydrophobic polymeric matrix consists essentially of silicone and said hydrophilic polymeric matrix is selected from the group consisting of hydrogel, and polyurethane and combinations thereof.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said rounded tip is formed without voids.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 9, further including a temperature sensor disposed within said tubular member.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
90 words
A method of making a multiple optical fiber event sensor apparatus having a plurality of optical fiber gas sensors each having a distally mounted event sensor module, comprising the steps of: placing said event sensor modules of said optical fiber gas sensors within a semipermeable tubular sleeve in axially staggered relationship; fixing the position of said even sensor modules of said gas sensors within said sleeve by placing a semi-permeable polymeric potting matrix around said sensor modules; and forming a rounded tip extending beyond the distal end of the sleeve.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
90 words
A method of making a multiple optical fiber event sensor apparatus having a plurality of optical fiber gas sensors each having a distally mounted event sensor module, comprising the steps of: placing said event sensor modules of said optical fiber gas sensors within a semipermeable tubular sleeve in axially staggered relationship; fixing the position of said even sensor modules of said gas sensors within said sleeve by placing a semi-permeable polymeric potting matrix around said sensor modules; and forming a rounded tip extending beyond the distal end of the sleeve.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method of claim 16, wherein the step of fixing the position of said event sensors comprises packing a hydrophobic polymeric matrix around said event sensor modules within a proximal portion of said sleeve and a hydrophilic polymeric matrix at the distal end of said sleeve.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 16, wherein said step of forming said rounded tip comprises placing a second polymeric matrix on the distal end of said sleeve and forming said rounded distal tip from said second polymeric matrix.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 16, wherein said rounded tip is formed without voids.
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