Patent ID: 6466809
Filing Date: 2002-10-15
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An oximeter sensor which comprises:a laminated sensor housing which comprises first and second film assemblies which are interconnected, wherein said first film assembly projects toward a body portion of a patient when said oximeter sensor is in use; an emitter assembly which is sandwiched between said first and second film assemblies; a detector assembly which is sandwiched between said first and second film assemblies in spaced relation to said emitter assembly; and a cable which is electrically interconnected with each of said emitter assembly and said detector assembly and which is at least electrically interconnectable with an oximeter, wherein a first portion of said cable is sandwiched between said first and second film assemblies, wherein a second portion of said cable extends beyond said sensor housing, and wherein said first film assembly is at least substantially flat throughout an area which overlies said first portion of said cable.