Patent ID: 7132641
Filing Date: 2006-11-07
Classification: A61B,H01R,H05K

Abstract:
1. A pulse oximetry system including a reusable pulse oximetry sensor capable of being separated from a cable, the sensor further comprising: a reusable upper housing including one of a detector capable of detecting light attenuated by body tissue and a plurality of emitters capable of emitting light; a reusable lower housing including the other of the detector and the plurality of emitters; and a reusable hinge-like joint adjustably connecting the upper and lower housings to form an enclosure such that application of pressure to a first end of the upper and lower housings activates the hinge-like joint causing a second end of the upper and lower housings to separate and receive a digit of a wearer of the sensor, the hinge-like joint including a biasing member biasing the first end of the upper and lower housings toward one another, wherein one of the upper and lower housings further comprises a sensor connector including first conductors electrically communicating with the plurality of emitters, second conductors electrically communicating with the detector, and a durable guide comprising a durable tab, the durable guide configured to align the first and second conductors with appropriate conductors of a matable cable connector when the instable cable connector is plugged into the sensor connector.