MULTI-LAYER PATCH FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES
A wireless sensor device is disclosed. In a first aspect, the wireless sensor device comprises a housing unit and a patch coupled to the housing unit, wherein the patch includes a removable adhesive and is repositionable. In a second aspect, the wireless sensor device comprises a housing unit and a patch coupled to the housing unit, wherein the patch includes a plurality of removable adhesive layers that are each composed of removable medical grade silicone pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA).
1 . A wireless sensor device, comprising:
a housing unit; and
a patch coupled to the housing unit, wherein the patch includes a removable adhesive and is repositionable.
2 . The wireless sensor device of claim 1 , wherein the removable adhesive is a removable medical grade silicone pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA).
3 . The wireless sensor device of claim 1 , wherein the housing unit further comprises:
a sensor;
a processor coupled to the sensor;
a memory device coupled to the processor, wherein the memory device includes an application that is executable by the processor; and
a transmitter coupled to the application.
4 . The wireless sensor device of claim 1 , wherein the patch further comprises:
a plurality of removable adhesive layers, wherein each of the plurality of removable adhesive layers is supported by a film for added tensile strength and structure.
5 . The wireless sensor device of claim 4 , wherein the film is a layer of medical grade polyethylene.
6 . The wireless sensor device of claim 4 , wherein each of the plurality of removable adhesive layers includes a corresponding selectable tab.
7 . The wireless sensor device of claim 6 , wherein each corresponding tab is located on the end of the patch for easy access and usage.
8 . The wireless sensor device of claim 1 , wherein the patch is one continuous unit with the housing unit.
9 . The wireless sensor device of claim 1 , wherein the patch is repositionable after each of the plurality of removable adhesive layers is removed.
10 . The wireless sensor device of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of removable adhesive layers adheres to a user's skin for a predetermined time period.
11 . The wireless sensor device of claim 10 , wherein the predetermined time period is 24 hours.
12 . A wireless sensor device, comprising:
a housing unit; and
a patch coupled to the housing unit, wherein the patch includes a plurality of removable adhesive layers that are each composed of removable medical grade silicone pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA).
13 . The wireless sensor device of claim 12 , wherein the housing unit further comprises:
a sensor;
a processor coupled to the sensor;
a memory device coupled to the processor, wherein the memory device includes an application that is executable by the processor; and
a transmitter coupled to the application.
14 . The wireless sensor device of claim 12 , wherein each of the plurality of removable adhesive layers is supported by a film for added tensile strength and structure.
15 . The wireless sensor device of claim 14 , wherein the film is a layer of medical grade polyethylene.
16 . The wireless sensor device of claim 12 , wherein each of the plurality of removable adhesive layers includes a corresponding selectable tab.
17 . The wireless sensor device of claim 12 , wherein the patch is repositionable.
18 . The wireless sensor device of claim 17 , wherein the patch is repositionable after each of the plurality of removable adhesive layers is removed.
19 . The wireless sensor device of claim 12 , wherein the plurality of removable adhesive layers adheres to a user's skin for a predetermined time period.
20 . A wireless sensor device, comprising:
a housing unit that includes a sensor, a processor coupled to the sensor, a memory device coupled to the processor, wherein the memory device includes an application that is executable by the processor, and a transmitter coupled to the application; and
a patch coupled to the housing unit, wherein the patch includes a plurality of removable adhesive layers composed of removable medical grade silicone pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA).