Thermal measuring and testing – Temperature measurement – By electrical or magnetic heat sensor
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-01
2008-01-01
Robinson, Mark (Department: 2809)
Thermal measuring and testing
Temperature measurement
By electrical or magnetic heat sensor
C374S209000, C600S549000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07314310
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for preheating the thermometer probe of an electronic thermometer to a temperature closer to the temperature of the patient to be monitored. The system includes a thermometer probe that includes a heater, temperature sensor and proximity sensor, each coupled to a processor for controlling the operation of the electronic thermometer. The proximity sensor positioned within the thermometer probe generates a contact signal when the thermometer probe is positioned in close proximity to the patient. Upon receiving the contact signal, the processor disables the operation of the heater and begins the process of estimating the patient temperature. By utilizing a separate proximity sensor, the temperature of the probe tip can be elevated to the normal human body temperature, which allows the temperature estimation to be completed more rapidly and allows the thermometer to function at higher ambient temperature environments.
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Adams Bret
Andrus Sceales Starke & Sawall LLP
Robinson Mark
The General Electric Company
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