Surinder J Tayebi

US Patent:

58072713, Sep 15, 1998

Filed:

Apr 14, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/843233

Inventors:

Sean Tayebi - Flushing NY
Farid Souluer - San Diego CA
Surinder Tayebi - San Diego CA
Jalil Tayebi - San Diego CA
Massih K. Tayebi - San Diego CA
Masood K. Tayebi - San Diego CA

International Classification:

A61B 802

US Classification:

600511

Abstract:

A monitoring system for monitoring detectable intermittent signals generated by a living being. In one embodiment, a pregnancy monitoring system monitors fetal heat beat and/or uterine contractions. A belt is configured to fit around the abdomen of a pregnant woman, with belt ends fastened together at her back. A number of sensors are mounted on the belt to detect fetal heartbeat and transmit corresponding electrical systems, preferably by wireless means, to a distant monitoring station. At least one uterine contraction sensor may also be mounted on the belt for detecting uterine contractions and transmitting a corresponding electrical signal to the monitoring station. In a second embodiment, an apron or jacket for placement in tight, uniform contact over the chest contains a plurality of sensors for detecting cardiac signals. These electrocardiographic signals are transmitted by a wireless transmitter to a distant, central monitoring system to produce a valid data signal at the remote station. Preferably, the belt and apron are in the form of a double-walled, spaced-sheet, receptacle that can be inflated, such as by an automatic air pump, to assure that the sensors are pressed tightly against the skin.