SENSORY DEVICE TO PATCH INTERFACE
A patch includes a pad with a back surface for attaching to a patient's body and with a front surface that is on an opposite side of the back surface. The patch includes a shoe coupled to the front surface and defining an internal cavity shaped to receive a monitor. The shoe includes or defines a sensory feedback feature configured to engage with the monitor. An electrical connector is positioned within the internal cavity and is configured to mechanically and electrically couple to the monitor.
1 . A patch comprising:
a pad including a back surface for attaching to a patient's body and including a front surface that is on an opposite side of the back surface;
a shoe coupled to the front surface and defining an internal cavity shaped to receive a monitor, the shoe including or defining a sensory feedback feature configured to move into place to engage with the monitor; and
an electrical connector positioned within the internal cavity and configured to mechanically and electrically couple to the monitor.
2 . The patch of claim 1 , wherein the sensory feedback feature is further configured to lock the monitor into position.
3 . The patch of claim 1 , wherein the sensory feedback feature is further configured to create audible feedback.
4 . The patch of claim 3 , wherein the audible feedback is a click noise.
5 . The patch of claim 3 , wherein audible feedback is caused by the sensory feedback feature snapping into place.
6 . The patch of claim 3 , wherein the sensory feedback feature is configured to create the audible feedback only once the monitor is locked into position.
7 . The patch of claim 3 , wherein the sensory feedback feature is configured to create the audible feedback only once the monitor connected to the electrical connector.
8 . The patch of claim 3 , wherein the sensory feedback feature is configured to create the audible feedback only once the monitor is properly engaged with the shoe.
9 . The patch of claim 1 , wherein the sensory feedback feature includes a bar that is hinged such that one end of the bar can selectively engage and disengage with the monitor.
10 . The patch of claim 1 , wherein the sensory feedback feature includes bendable arms.
11 . The patch of claim 10 , wherein the bendable arms are positioned on opposing sides of a central channel.
12 . The patch of claim 10 , wherein the bendable arms are integral portions of the shoe, wherein the shoe comprises plastic.
13 . The patch of claim 1 , wherein the sensory feedback feature is defined by the shoe and includes a keyhole-shaped opening.
14 . The patch of claim 13 , wherein the keyhole-shaped opening is positioned on a proximal end of the shoe.
15 . The patch of claim 13 , wherein the keyhole-shaped opening includes a proximal channel leading to a distal circular hole.
16 . The patch of claim 1 , wherein the patch is a single-use patch.
17 . The of claim 1 , wherein the electrical connector is a universal serial bus (USB) electrical connector.
18 . An assembly comprising:
a monitor that is reusable and that includes a recess and a first electrical connector; and
a single-use patch comprising:
a shoe defining an internal cavity, wherein the monitor is positioned within the internal cavity, the shoe including or defining a sensory feedback feature that is engaged with the recess of the monitor, and
a second electrical connector positioned within the internal cavity and mechanically and electrically coupled to the first electrical connector.
19 . The assembly of claim 18 , wherein the sensory feedback feature is further configured to create audible feedback.
20 . The assembly of claim 19 , wherein audible feedback is caused by the sensory feedback feature snapping into the recess.