# US 2019/0167128 A1 · Butterfly Cuff > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0167128 A1 - Document ID: US20190167128A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/209,707 - Filed: 2018-12-04 - Published: 2019-06-06 - Earliest claimed: 2017-12-04 - Assignees: CareTaker Medical, LLC - Applicants: CareTaker Medical, LLC - Inventors: Martin Baruch - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190167128A1 ## CPC - A61B 5/02241: {of small dimensions, e.g. adapted to fingers} - A61B 5/02444: {Details of sensor (A61B5/02427 takes precedence)} - A61B 5/14542: {for measuring blood gases (A61B5/14551 takes precedence)} - A61B 2562/164: the sensor is mounted in or on a conformable substrate or carrier - G16H 40/63: for local operation - G16H 40/67: for remote operation - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - G16H: HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA ## Abstract A cuff for monitoring physiological cycles has an exterior and interior surface and securing means. The cuff consists of a body having an upper curve, a lower curve and a height (CH) therebetween. A sensor adhered with a flexible protective overlay to the interior surface is in communication with a microprocessor storage means. The microprocessor storage means can be within the cuff or separate therefrom with communication between the sensor and the storage means being wireless or through a communication member. A locking tab, having a width less than the body, extends from one side of the body. A slot retaining area extends from the body on a side opposite the locking tab and contains a slot dimensioned to receive the locking tab. A pull tab is adjacent the slot retaining area opposite the body. The pull tab shares a base with the slot retaining area and has a top line and an end width less than the width of the body. The cuff can be manufactured from a hook and loop material or have other securing methods to affix the cuff in place. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A cuff (10) for monitoring physiological cycles, said cuff (10) having an exterior surface and an interior surface and comprising: a. a body (20), said body (20) having an upper curve (22), a lower curve (24) and a height (CH) therebetween; b. a sensor (26) adhered to said interior surface and in communication with a microprocessor storage means; c. a locking tab (12), said locking tab (12) extending from said body (20) and having a width (W-12) less than said body; d. a slot retaining area (50), said slot retaining area (50) extending from said body (20) opposite said locking tab (12) and containing a slot (52) dimensioned to receive said locking tab (12); e. a pull tab (60), said pull tab (60) adjacent said slot retaining area (50) opposite said body (20) and having a base (63), a top line (61), and an end height (EH), said end height (EH) being less than said body (20); wherein said sensor is placed adjacent a user's artery, said locking tab (12) is placed into said slot (52), and said pull tab (60) and said locking tab (12) are pulled in opposite directions to a desired position and secured to said cuff (10) in said position. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The cuff (10) of claim 1 wherein said locking tab (12) extends from said body (20) at an angle B. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The cuff (10) of claim 2 wherein said angle B is about 12°. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The cuff (10) of claim 1 wherein said locking tab has a width (W-12) of about 0.875 inches. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The cuff (10) of claim 1 wherein said top line (61) is at about a 27° angle A from said base (63) of said pull tab (60). ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The cuff (10) of claim 1 wherein said lower curve (24) has a radius of about 0.919 inch. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The cuff (10) of claim 1 wherein said upper curve (22) has a radius of about 2.126 inches. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The cuff (10) of claim 1 wherein said slot (52) is at an angle C. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The cuff (10) of claim 8 wherein said angle C is about 80° from said base (63). ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The cuff (10) of claim 1 wherein said communication is wireless. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The cuff (10) of claim 1 wherein said communication is through a communication member. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The cuff (10) of claim 1 further comprising a flexible overlay (28) protecting said sensor (26) and secured to said interior surface of said cuff (10). ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The cuff (10) of claim 1 wherein said cuff (10) has a length (CL) of about 6.728 inches and a height (CH) of about 1.976 inches. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The cuff (10) of claim 1 wherein said microprocessor storage means are within said cuff (10). ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The cuff (10) of claim 1 wherein said cuff (10) is a hook and loop material to enable said locking tab (12) and said pull tab (60) to secure said cuff (10) in position. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The cuff (10) of claim 1 further comprising adhesion means on said interior surface of said cuff (10) to secure said cuff (10) in position. ### Claim 17 A cuff (10) for monitoring physiological cycles, said cuff (10) having an exterior surface and an interior surface and comprising: a. a body (20), said body (20) having an upper curve (22) having a radius of about 2.126 inches, a lower curve (24) having a radius of about 0.919 inches, a height (CH) of about 1.976 inches and a length (CL) of about 6.728 inches; b. a sensor (26) adhered to said interior surface and in communication with a microprocessor storage means; c. an overlay (28) protecting said sensor (26), d. a locking tab (12), said locking tab (12) having a width (W-12) of about 0.875 inches; e. a slot retaining area (50), said slot retaining area (50) extending from said body (20) opposite said locking tab (12) and containing a slot (52); f. a pull tab (60), said pull tab (60) adjacent said slot retaining area (50) opposite said body (20) and having base (63), a top line (61), and an end height (EH) having a top end (62), said end height (EH) being less than said body (20); wherein said locking tab (12) extends from said body (20) at an angle B of about 12° from said base (63); wherein said slot (52) is positioned within said slot retaining area (50) at an angle C of about 80° from said base (63); wherein said top line (61) is positioned adjacent said slot retaining area (50) at an angle A of about 27° from said base (63); and wherein said sensor is placed adjacent a user's artery, said locking tab (12) is placed into said slot (52), and said pull tab (60) and said locking tab (12) are pulled in opposite directions to a desired tightness, and said locking tab (12) and said pull tab (60) are secured to said cuff (10). ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) The cuff (10) of claim 14 wherein said communication is wireless. ### Claim 19 (depends on 14) The cuff (10) of claim 14 wherein said communication is wired. ### Claim 20 A method of noninvasive monitoring of arterial blood pressure comprising the steps of: a. placing a sensor having communication means contained in the interior of a cuff body adjacent a user's artery; b. threading a locking tab extending from said cuff body through a slot within a slot retaining area; c. applying pressure in opposite directs to said locking tab and a pull tab to tighten said cuff; d. adhering said locking tab and said pull tab to said cuff; wherein data received from said communication means is reflecting said arterial blood pressure.