Patent ID: 7703334
Filing Date: 2010-04-27
Classification: A61B,G01B,G01D

Abstract:
1. A bandage type sensor for application to a flexible substrate for monitoring deformation of the substrate comprising: a sensor having at least two movable parts relative to each other to provide indications of displacements there between; a carrier assembly comprising a thin flexible material including at least first and second pads having a readily detachable connection to the substrate, each pad being adapted to receive an adhesive for attachment of the pads to separate sensor parts, and a cover extending over the sensor and portions of the carrier assembly, and secured to parts of the carrier assembly, wherein the cover includes an adhesive for attaching to portions of the carrier assembly excluding the pads, and that portions of the carrier assembly include an adhesive for connection of the bandage type sensor to the substrate to be monitored, and wherein the carrier assembly includes flanges on one end thereof and adjacent to one pad and includes tear lines for detaching the flanges from the rest of the carrier assembly.