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(12) United States Patent ao) Patent No.: us 6,934,570 B2
Kiani et al. (45) Date of Patent: Aug. 23,2005
(54) PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR COMBINATION
(75) Inventors: Massi E. Kiani, Laguna Niguel, CA
(US); Ammar Al-Ali, Tustin, CA (US);
Ronald Coverston, Portola Hills, CA
(US); Gene Mason, La Mirada, CA
(US); Fred Robertson, Mequon, WI
(US)
(73) Assignee: Masimo Corporation, Irvine, CA (US)
( * ) Notice: Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U.S.C. 154(b) by 246 days.
(21) Appl. No.: 10/325,699
(22) Filed: Dec. 19, 2002
(65) Prior Publication Data
US 2003/0225323 Al Dec. 4, 2003
Related U.S. Application Data
(60) Provisional application No. 60/347,047, filed on Jan. 8, 2002.
(51) Int. CI.7 A61B 5/00; A61B 5/0205
(52) U.S. CI 600/324; 600/344; 600/372;
600/483
(58) Field of Search 600/310, 322,
600/323, 324, 340, 344, 372, 383, 384,
393, 481, 483
(56) References Cited
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
A physiological sensor combination has a flexible substrate configured to attach to a tissue site. Multiple sensors are disposed on the substrate, which generate physiological signals. Each of the signals is responsive to a different physiological parameter. Conductors are carried on the substrate and routed between the sensors and at least one connector. The connector is configured to communicate the physiological signals to at least one monitor, which derives measurements of the parameters.
10 Claims, 7 Drawing Sheets
