Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-06
2005-12-06
Winakur, Eric F. (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body...
C600S356000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06973338
ABSTRACT:
A method for monitoring blood/tissue gases, blood pH, and other elements of blood and tissue chemistry is described that uses a sensor tip that is placed adjacent to the conjunctiva of a patient to be monitored. Monitors and sensor using optical fiber sensors for performing the monitoring are also described.
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Isenberg Sherwin J.
Weiss Irwin
Foley & Lardner LLP
Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical
Warburg Richard J.
Winakur Eric F.
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