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Measuring apparatus for blood pressure
Assignee: Hi Bridge KK
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Filing: 1988-04-08
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Granted: 1989-09-19
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Expires: 2008-04-08
Abstract
Abstract A measuring apparatus for blood pressure comprises a blood pressure measuring portion and a holder pipe. The blood pressure measuring portion comprises a device for searching a location of an artery appropriate for blood pressure measurement and for detecting a pulse by being pressed on a skin surface above or near the artery. A device is provided for detecting blood pressure, a device for blocking blood stream, a portion for indicating a measured value of blood pressure and a portion for indicating a detected pulse of the artery appropriate for measurement are also provided. The blood pressure measuring portion is inserted slidably in the holder pipe. The holder pipe is equipped removably with a strap for fixing the holder pipe.
Inventors
- 👤 Masakatsu Takahashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/02; A61B5/021; A61B5/022; A61B5/02208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
224 words
An measuring apparatus for blood pressure comprising: a blood pressure measuring portion; and a holder pipe, wherein the blood pressure measuring portion includes a searching and detecting means for searching a location of an artery appropriate for blood pressure measurement and for detecting pulse by being pressured on a region above or near the artery, said searching and detecting means being a sensor, a blocking means for blocking a blood stream and being attached removably and exchangeably at one end of the blood pressure measuring portion, said blocking means being an elastic portion for pressing said region, a pressure detecting means for detecting blood pressure, said pressure detecting means being a sensor provided in the blood pressure measuring portion, a portion for indicating a measured value of blood pressure, and a portion for indicating a detected pulse of the appropriate artery for measurement, the blood pressure measuring portion being mounted slidably on the holder pipe so that an end of the blood pressure measuring portion at which the elastic portion is provided is slidably inserted in the holder pipe, the holder pipe being equipped removably with a removable strap for fixing the holder pipe and, said searching and detecting means being provided at a lower outside surface of said elastic portion such that said searching and detecting means is adapted to contact the region.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
224 words
An measuring apparatus for blood pressure comprising: a blood pressure measuring portion; and a holder pipe, wherein the blood pressure measuring portion includes a searching and detecting means for searching a location of an artery appropriate for blood pressure measurement and for detecting pulse by being pressured on a region above or near the artery, said searching and detecting means being a sensor, a blocking means for blocking a blood stream and being attached removably and exchangeably at one end of the blood pressure measuring portion, said blocking means being an elastic portion for pressing said region, a pressure detecting means for detecting blood pressure, said pressure detecting means being a sensor provided in the blood pressure measuring portion, a portion for indicating a measured value of blood pressure, and a portion for indicating a detected pulse of the appropriate artery for measurement, the blood pressure measuring portion being mounted slidably on the holder pipe so that an end of the blood pressure measuring portion at which the elastic portion is provided is slidably inserted in the holder pipe, the holder pipe being equipped removably with a removable strap for fixing the holder pipe and, said searching and detecting means being provided at a lower outside surface of said elastic portion such that said searching and detecting means is adapted to contact the region.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the blood pressure measuring portion has a cylindrical shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an engaging portion for engaging with the strap is provided at the outside of the holder pipe.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the portion for indicating a measured value of blood pressure comprises a digital-type indicator.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the elastic portion comprises a hemispheric shell made of resilient material like rubber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein a diameter or a diagonal length of the hemispheric shell made of resilient material like rubber is not larger than 10 mm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus according to claim 6, wherein a diameter or a diagonal length of the hemispheric shell made of resilient material like rubber is equal to or larger than or smaller than a diameter of a blood vessel for measurement.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the elastic portion is formed in such a size that the one end of the blood pressure measuring portion is covered with the elastic portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the elastic portion is formed in such a size that the one end of the blood pressure measuring portion is covered with the elastic portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the blood pressure measuring portion has a cylindrical shape.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said searching and detecting means is for monitoring Korotkoff sounds so than an external pressure applied to said blood pressure measuring portion is gradually reduced.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus according to claim 11, wherein said holder pipe is a guide means for gradually reducing external pressure applied to said blood pressure portion measuring.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
55 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said blood pressure measuring portion has an inner wall cooperating with the blocking means to form an air-tight compartment, said searching and blocking means is mounted on the blocking means, and said pressure detecting means is mounted on the inner wall on a side facing the air-tight compartment.
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