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Continuous cutaneous blood pressure measuring apparatus and method
Assignee: Hon Group
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Filing: 1985-09-26
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Granted: 1991-06-25
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Expires: 2005-09-26
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus and method for continuously measuring cutaneous blood pressure is disclosed. A portion of cutaneous tissue, preferably covering a digit such as a finger, is isolated and a pressure sensing device, such as a strain gauge, measures the changes in pressure in the isolated cutaneous tissue. The pressure sensing device is mounted on a stable platform fixed relative to the cutaneous tissue of the digit.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward H. Hon
- 👤 Edward D. Hon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:15
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/68; A61B5/6801; A61B5/683; A61B5/6832; A61B5/6833; A61B5/02; A61B5/021; A61B5/022; A61B5/02233; A61B5/6843; A61B2562/00; A61B2562/02; A61B2562/0261; A61B5/72; A61B5/7203; A61B5/7207
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
36 words
Apparatus for monitoring blood pressure of a body comprising isolating means for isolating a portion of cutaneous tissue and measuring means for measuring changes in said isolated cutaneous tissue, said isolating means comprising an annular ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus for monitoring blood pressure of a body comprising isolating means for isolating a portion of cutaneous tissue and measuring means for measuring changes in said isolated cutaneous tissue, said isolating means comprising an annular ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which said measuring means comprises at least one transducer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which said measuring means is a pressure transducer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 3 in which said pressure transducer is cylindrical, having an outer diameter substantially that of the inner diameter of the annular ring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
Apparatus for monitoring blood pressure of a body comprising: a) a support base adapted to be mounted fixed relative to a portion of the body; b) means for maintaining said support base fixed relative to said portion of the body; c) said support base including means for isolating a portion of cutaneous tissue said isolating means comprising an annular ring adapted to be maintaining against the cutaneous tissue.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
68 words
Apparatus for monitoring blood pressure of a body comprising: a) a support base adapted to be mounted fixed relative to a portion of the body; b) means for maintaining said support base fixed relative to said portion of the body; c) said support base including means for isolating a portion of cutaneous tissue said isolating means comprising an annular ring adapted to be maintaining against the cutaneous tissue.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 5 in which said means for maintaining said support base comprises an adjustable substantially inelastic band adapted to encircle a portion of the body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 6 in which the means for maintaining said support base is a strap adapted to fit around a digit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 5 in which said sensor means comprises a pressure transducer means for sensing changes in pressure in said isolated cutaneous tissue.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 5 in which said sensor means comprises a laser means for sensing changes in volume of the said cutaneous tissue.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
40 words
A method for monitoring blood pressure of a body comprising the steps of isolating a portion of cutaneous tissue by pressing an annular member on the surface of the skin and measuring changes in the pressure in the cutaneous tissue.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
40 words
A method for monitoring blood pressure of a body comprising the steps of isolating a portion of cutaneous tissue by pressing an annular member on the surface of the skin and measuring changes in the pressure in the cutaneous tissue.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 10 in which said means for measuring changes in the cutaneous tissue comprises a pressure transducer.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 10 in which said means for measuring changes in the cutaneous tissue comprises a means for measuring changes in volume of the isolated cutaneous tissue.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 10 in which said means for isolating a portion of cutaneous tissue is associated with a support base fixed relative to the cutaneous tissue at a portion of the body having a flesh element overlying a rigid structure.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 13 in which said cutaneous tissue is the fleshy portion of a digit.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
87 words
In a method for measuring blood pressure of a living body with a transducer for sensing a physiological variable which is correlatable with blood pressure, the steps of impressing an annular ring having an open portion lying on a surface against the skin, said open portion defining an orifice into which the skin protrudes when pressed, and mounting the transducer in the orifice in contact with the skin while reading out said physiological variable from said transducer, and calibrating the reading in units related to blood pressure.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
87 words
In a method for measuring blood pressure of a living body with a transducer for sensing a physiological variable which is correlatable with blood pressure, the steps of impressing an annular ring having an open portion lying on a surface against the skin, said open portion defining an orifice into which the skin protrudes when pressed, and mounting the transducer in the orifice in contact with the skin while reading out said physiological variable from said transducer, and calibrating the reading in units related to blood pressure.
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