Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Measuring electrical impedance or conductance of body portion
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-08
2005-11-08
Winakur, Eric F. (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Measuring electrical impedance or conductance of body portion
C600S549000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06963772
ABSTRACT:
A user-retainable monitoring system is disclosed. At least a pair of sensors is provided in association with a support member. The support member is preferably of a type that may be worn by or at least temporarily implanted in a patient. Possible sensor types include temperature sensors and impedance sensors. Temperature sensors may be used to detect a temperature differential between areas of tissue indicative of pathology. Impedance sensors are used to detect subcutaneous fluid detection. The support member may take the form of a bandage, drain or other structure. Monitor structures as described may have stand-alone utility or be connected to a processor or data recorder to enable various functions.
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Bloom Matthew
Heinrichs Wm. Leroy
Kovacs Gregory T. A.
Salzberg David
Bozicevic Field & Francis LLP
Francis Carol L.
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
Winakur Eric F.
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