Patent classifications
A61B2562/0276
Thermographic device for measurement of differential temperatures in tissue
A thermographic sensing device for measuring temperatures at one or more regions of the human body, particularly the breast, utilizes a thermographic composition deposited into linear arrays of recesses formed in the lobes of a conformable medium which is disposable against the skin. The thermographic composition includes a binary solvent system and at least one colorant, wherein the compositions in each array are formulated to melt at precise temperatures, within a diagnostically temperature relevant range, to change from a first visible color to a second visible color.
Non-invasive photonic sensing for monitoring diabetes
The present disclosure relates to a device (100) for monitoring a biomarker in an exhaled breath, the device (100) utilising a combination of a sensing element (110) having a thermochemical reactant (120) that undergoes a thermochemical reaction with the biomarker and a thermal sensor (140) positioned to measure a rate of change in temperature caused by the thermochemical reaction. A user interface (170) is provided for indicating to a user an indicated measure of the biomarker in the exhaled breath, wherein the indicated measure of the biomarker in the exhaled breath is determined from the measured rate of change in temperature.
COVID Thermal Wristband
Improvements in a COVID thermal wristband or facemask that uses a color changing material so the temperature of the wearer can be seen on the user where the wristband or mask contacts the skin of a wearer. The homogeneous nature of the material allows the wristband to be used continuously in dry and wet conditions and is not affected by deep emersion or continuous emersion in water and by chemicals or cleaning solvents in the water or on the hands of the wearer. The wristband can have a one-way ratcheting strap where a user can simply install the band at a loose setting and pull on the strap end to tighten the strap. An RFID data device can be included for contact tracing. A person, parent or teacher can simply look at a wristband to see if there is an elevated temperature.
DEVICE FOR DETERMINING SURFACE PROPERTIES OF HOLLOW STRUCTURES
An elongated device and a system that at the same time allow acquisition of temperature-related data of high spatial and temporal resolution from hollow structures together with other relevant data of physical or chemical variables. In a preferred embodiment infrared or visible light sensors are used to obtain thermal or color images from the inner surface during imposed change of the temperature in the lumen of the hollow structure. The disclosure makes it possible to evaluate thermal variations when the inner surface returns to pre-change thermal conditions. High-resolution data can be obtained with the disclosure. The disclosure further includes a system with rotators, injection pumps, a control unit and display operably coupled to one or more of the data acquisition and processing system.
DEVICES AND SENSING METHOD FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURE FROM AN EAR
An electronic device comprises an enclosure configured for insertion into the ear canal and comprising a distal end configured to extend at least beyond a first bend of the ear canal. A distal temperature sensor is situated at a location of the enclosure that faces a tragus-side of the ear canal between the first and second bends when the enclosure is fully inserted into the ear canal. A proximal temperature sensor is situated on the enclosure at a location spaced apart from a surface of the ear canal and proximal of the distal temperature sensor in an outer ear direction when the enclosure is fully inserted into the ear canal. A processor, coupled to the distal and proximal temperature sensors and to memory, is configured to calculate an absolute core body temperature using a heat balance equation stored in the memory and the first and second temperature signals.
METHOD FOR DETERMINING A STATE OF OVER-HEATING OR A RISK OF OVER-HEATING OF A SUBJECT
A device to be inserted into the ear canal having at least two thermistors for observing a temperature gradient in the ear canal of a user. Changes in the temperature gradient are monitored for determining the risk of the user in facing an imminent heat stroke. The device includes a plug suitable for restricting air flow through the opening of the ear canal, a first temperature monitor arranged to measure the temperature of air restricted in the ear canal at a first location in the ear canal, and a second temperature monitor arranged to measure the temperature of air restricted in the ear canal at a second location in the ear canal. The second location being deeper in the ear canal than the first location.
Device for determining surface properties of hollow structures
An elongated device and a system that at the same time allow acquisition of temperature-related data of high spatial and temporal resolution from hollow structures together with other relevant data of physical or chemical variables. In a preferred embodiment infrared or visible light sensors are used to obtain thermal or color images from the inner surface during imposed change of the temperature in the lumen of the hollow structure. The disclosure makes it possible to evaluate thermal variations when the inner surface returns to pre-change thermal conditions. High-resolution data can be obtained with the disclosure. The disclosure further includes a system with rotators, injection pumps, a control unit and display operably coupled to one or more of the data acquisition and processing system.
Measurement system
A blood pressure measurement system comprising a pressure sensor guide wire comprising a pressure sensor located in a distal region of the pressure sensor guide wire that is configured to be inserted into a blood vessel of a human body and a transceiver unit communicatively coupled to the pressure sensor guide wire. The transceiver unit comprises a housing adapted to be used external to the human body, a sensor signal adapting circuitry configured to process pressure sensor values generated by the pressure sensor to create processed pressure sensor values, and a first transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a signal representing the processed pressure sensor values using first, second, and third packets at first, second, and third frequencies.
CATHETER INCLUDING ONE OR MORE SENSORS
In one example of the description, a device may have an elongated body defining a lumen. The elongated body may have a proximal portion and a distal portion. An anchoring member may be positioned on the proximal portion of the elongated body. A first temperature sensor may sense a first temperature of a fluid at a first location in the lumen. A second temperature sensor may sense a second temperature of the fluid at a second location in the lumen. The first location may be proximal to the second location. A heating member may be located proximal to the second temperature sensor. The heating member may heat the fluid within the lumen.
Wearable Temperature Indicator
A wearable indicator device includes: a flexible sheet having a first surface with an adhesive covering at least a portion of the first surface and a second surface configured to be positioned proximate to skin of a wearer of the wearable indicator device; and a visual temperature indicator. The visual temperature indicator is configured to be visible to bystander(s) when the wearable indicator device is being worn and changes in appearance when exposed to a temperature corresponding to a temperature exceeding a normal body temperature of the wearer to provide a visual indication when the wearer has an abnormal body temperature. The visual temperature indicator is connected to, embedded in, or integral with the flexible sheet, such that the flexible sheet is configured to hold the visual temperature indicator proximate to the skin of the wearer.