公开(公告)号：US06987232B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-17

申请号：US10776959

申请日：2004-02-11

Applicant: Toby E. Smith ,  Craig L. Cooper

Inventor： Toby E. Smith ,  Craig L. Cooper

IPC: H01H35/36

CPC classification number: H01H3/142 ,  A61B5/6892 ,  H01H2239/078

Abstract: There is provided herein a sensor for use in connection with an electronic patient monitor, wherein the sensor preferably uses a linearly configured resistive ladder with spaced-apart resistors as a means of determining at least approximately a location of the patient on the sensor as well as an approximate length of the sensor which is compressed by the patient. By continuously determining both of these quantities over time it is possible to track the patient's movement and determine to what extent the patient needs to be manually turned and/or the extent to which a next-scheduled turn can be skipped.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了一种用于与电子病人监护仪结合使用的传感器，其中传感器优选地使用具有间隔开的电阻器的线性构造电阻梯，作为至少大致确定传感器上患者位置的手段，以及 由患者压缩的传感器的近似长度。 通过不断地确定这些量随着时间的推移，可以跟踪患者的运动并确定患者需要手动转动的程度和/或可以跳过下一轮次转弯的程度。

公开(公告)号：US06696653B1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-24

申请号：US09878088

申请日：2001-06-07

Applicant: Toby E. Smith ,  Sanford G. Fitzgerald ,  Craig L. Cooper ,  Margaret S. Blaker ,  Richard R. Keck

Inventor： Toby E. Smith ,  Sanford G. Fitzgerald ,  Craig L. Cooper ,  Margaret S. Blaker ,  Richard R. Keck

IPC: H01H314

CPC classification number: H01H3/142

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to binary switches for use in the medical monitoring field and to methods for manufacturing same. More particularly, the instant invention involves the construction, manufacture, and operation of pressure sensitive patient monitors of the sort commonly used in medical settings to detect when a patient has, for example, exited a chair or a bed. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the instant invention, an apparatus for patient monitoring is disclosed herein that contains one or more therein which resiliently collapse in response to weight, thereby completing an electrical circuit and indicating a presence or absence of a patient on the mat. Other preferred embodiments include hermetically sealed mats and methods of manufacturing same.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及用于医疗监控领域的二进制开关及其制造方法。 更具体地，本发明涉及在医疗设置中通常使用的类型的压敏患者监视器的构造，制造和操作，以检测患者何时例如离开椅子或床。 根据本发明的优选实施例，本文公开了一种用于患者监测的装置，其中包含一个或多个在其中响应于重量弹性崩溃的装置，从而完成电路并指示患者在垫子上的存在或不存在 。 其它优选实施例包括密封垫及其制造方法。

公开(公告)号：USD299747S

公开(公告)日：1989-02-07

申请号：US939467

申请日：1986-12-08

Applicant: John H. Wilson ,  Kenneth W. Coffey ,  Toby E. Smith ,  David Richards ,  Maqsood Mohd ,  Lee Cody

Designer： John H. Wilson ,  Kenneth W. Coffey ,  Toby E. Smith ,  David Richards ,  Maqsood Mohd ,  Lee Cody