Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Cardiovascular
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-06
2007-11-06
Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3735)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Cardiovascular
C600S490000, C600S500000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10393660
ABSTRACT:
Improved methods and apparatus for non-invasively assessing one or more parameters associated with fluidic systems such as the circulatory system of a living organism, when such parameters are potentially affected by other concurrent events. In one exemplary embodiment, apparatus and methods for compensating for occlusive events (e.g., pressure cuff inflation) occurring ipsilateral to the location of parameter measurement are disclosed. Upon passive detection of signal degradation resulting from the event, the apparatus selectively enters a “wait state” wherein further processing of the hemodynamic data is suspended until the degrading event subsides. This behavior mitigates any adverse effects the event might have on the accuracy of the representation of the measured hemodynamic parameter generated by the system. In another exemplary embodiment, the measured data is analyzed in order to classify the type of event (e.g., occlusive or other), such classification allowing the system to appropriately tailor its response to the event.
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Craycroft Warren
Gallant Stuart L.
Goharlaee Manouchehr
Martin Gregory J.
Voss Gregory I.
Gazdzinski & Associates
Hindenburg Max
Mallari Patricia
Tensys Medical, Inc.
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