Patents Assigned to Advanced Bodymetrics Corporation
  • Pump band
    Patent number: 5509423
    Abstract: A pneumatic pump assembly adapted to be integrated into a device for monitoring heart pulse rates from radial arterial sources. The pump assembly includes a pneumatic pump with a bulb component, a self-sealing flapper valve and a tube connecting the pump with an inflatable bladder. Sensors are disposed at the bladder whereby they can be oriented with regard to the radial artery of the wearer upon inflation or release of air pressure in the bladder. Typically, the pump assembly and monitoring device are worn at the wrist of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: Advanced Bodymetrics Corporation
    Inventor: John D. Bryars