Patent ID: 7433726
Filing Date: 2008-10-07
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An oxygen and pulse monitoring device comprising: (a) a signal-carrying line protruding from a sock with a plug that can be connected to a pulse-oximeter, wherein the signal-carrying line includes an exterior portion extending through a first side portion of the sock and an interior portion within the sock, wherein the interior portion of the signal-carrying line laterally extends at least partially around a toe-region of the sock in a manner whereby opposing segments of the signal-carrying line extend laterally in an opposing fashion above and below the toe region and a spanning segment of the signal-carrying line extends along a second side portion of the sock generally opposite the first side portion of the sock to interconnect said opposing segments of the signal-carrying line; (b) a sending unit attached to a first one of said opposing segments of the signal-carrying line and located in the toe region of the sock immediately adjacent to the first one of said opposing segments; (c) a receiving unit attached to a second one of said opposing segments of the signal-carrying line and located in the toe region of the sock immediately adjacent to the second one of said opposing segments; and (d) a sensor light located in the toe region of the sock opposite the receiving unit.