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Biologic micromonitoring methods and systems
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-03-29
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Granted: 1999-10-26
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Expires: 2014-03-29
Abstract
Abstract Methods and systems for monitoring biologic conditions including microsensors, wireless telemetry, expert systems, monitoring stations, and communication abilities. The methods and systems of the invention allow for patient monitoring and analysis at remote locations utilizing wireless telemetry.
Inventors
- 👤 Gilbert Lewis Raff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/68; A61B5/6801; A61B5/6802; A61B5/681; A61B5/0002; A61B5/6813; A61B5/6814; A61B5/6815; A61B5/6817; A61B5/683; A61B5/6838; G; G16; G16H; G16H40/00; G16H40/60; G16H40/67; A61B5/0004; A61B5/0008; A61B5/02; A61B5/0205; A61B5/02055; A61B5/021; A61B5/024; A61B5/026; A61B5/08; A61B5/0816; A61B5/145; A61B5/1455; A61B8/00; A61B8/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 53
Claim 1
Independent Claim
39 words
A biological micromonitoring system for monitoring vital signs in humans which comprises a structure for holding against the head at least one sensor which measured blood pressure and is positioned at the preauricular portion of the external carotid artery.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
39 words
A biological micromonitoring system for monitoring vital signs in humans which comprises a structure for holding against the head at least one sensor which measured blood pressure and is positioned at the preauricular portion of the external carotid artery.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said structure further comprises at least one sensor for measuring temperature.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 2 wherein said temperature sensor is located within the ear.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said structure further comprises at least one sensor for measuring pulse.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said structure further comprises at least one sensor for measuring respiratory rate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said structure further comprises a transmitter which transmits data from said sensors.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
10 words
The system of claim 6 wherein said transmitter is wireless.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 7 wherein said transmitter transmits data to a platform.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 8 wherein said platform further comprises a visual display.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 8 wherein said system further comprises a monitoring station for receipt of data from said platform.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 8 wherein said platform further comprises a bar code reader for imputing data into said platform.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 7 wherein said system further comprises a monitoring station for receipt of data from said transmitter.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 6 wherein said transmitter transmits data to a platform.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 13 wherein said platform further comprises a visual display.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 13 wherein said system further comprises a monitoring station for receipt of data from said platform.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 13 wherein said platform further comprises a bar code reader.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 6 wherein said system further comprises a monitoring station for receipt of data from said transmitter.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said system further comprises an EKG sensor system.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 18 wherein said EKG sensor system further comprises a transmitter.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said system further comprises a compression device for compressing the external carotid artery.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said structure is contained in an ear piece.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said structure is mounted on a frame that goes from one side of the head to the other side of the head.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
52 words
A biological micromonitoring system that monitors vital signs in humans that comprises a frame having microsensors that measure at least two different vital signs, one of which being blood pressure, wherein said frame holds a microsensor for measuring the blood pressure against head at the preauricular portion of the external carotid artery.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
52 words
A biological micromonitoring system that monitors vital signs in humans that comprises a frame having microsensors that measure at least two different vital signs, one of which being blood pressure, wherein said frame holds a microsensor for measuring the blood pressure against head at the preauricular portion of the external carotid artery.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 23 wherein at least one of the vital signs measured is temperature.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 23 wherein at least one of the vital signs measured is pulse.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 23 wherein at least one of the vital signs measured is respiratory rate.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 23 wherein said frame further comprises a transmitter.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
10 words
The system of claim 27 wherein said transmitter is wireless.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 27 wherein said system further comprises a platform for receiving data from said frame.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 29 wherein said platform further comprises a transmitter.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 30 wherein said system further comprises a monitoring station for receiving data from said platform.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 29 wherein said platform further comprises bar code reader for imputting information into said platform.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 29 wherein said platform further comprises a visual display that displays data received from said microsensors.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 27 wherein said system further comprises a monitoring station for receiving data from said frame.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 23 wherein the system further comprises an EKG sensor system.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 23 wherein the frame goes from one side of the head to the other side of the head.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 23 wherein at least a portion of the frame contains an ear piece.
Claim 40
Independent Claim
36 words
A method of monitoring human vital signs which comprises placing a sensor that measures blood pressure on the head at to the preauricular portion of the external carotid artery and transmitting the measurements from said sensor.
Claim 41
Independent Claim
36 words
A method of monitoring human vital signs which comprises placing a sensor that measures blood pressure on the head at to the preauricular portion of the external carotid artery and transmitting the measurements from said sensor.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 38 which further comprises placing a sensor in the ear to measure temperature.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 38 which further comprises using sensors on the head to measure pulse.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 38 which further comprises using sensors on the head to measure respiratory rate.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 38 wherein said data is transmitted to a platform.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 42 wherein said transmission is wireless.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 42 wherein said platform has a bar code reader for capturing information regarding the administration of drugs and procedures.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 42 wherein said platform transmits data to a monitoring station.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 45 wherein said transmission is wireless.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 38 wherein said data is transmitted to a monitoring station.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 47 wherein said transmission is wireless.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 38 wherein the sensor is placed on an ear piece.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 38 wherein the sensor is mounted on a frame that goes from one side of the head to the other side of the head.
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