Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1996-01-11
1998-03-24
Hindenburg, Max
Surgery
Truss
Pad
128757, A61B 500
Patent
active
057301476
ABSTRACT:
A combined thermometer and fecal sampling apparatus which allows concurrent sampling of a fecal specimen and measuring of body temperature from a single penetration of the rectum. In a preferred embodiment the apparatus includes a proximal end, or handle which is enlarged to facilitate handling and encloses a digital thermometer with a switch cover on one end of the handle covering a switch that activates the thermometer. A temperature display window is provided in the handle of the device for displaying temperature and in a most preferred embodiment, grip splines or knurls are provided on the handle to facilitate gripping and rotating the apparatus to collect the fecal sample. An elongated, hollow probe extends from the handle to a proximal end that terminates in a fecal sampler which is characterized by an ovoid loop having concave collection surfaces defining an ovoidal cavity. Wiring extends from the thermometer through the hollow interior of the probe and terminates in a thermistor positioned above the fecal sampler in a probe window for sensing the temperature of the rectum. This temperature is displayed in the temperature display window in the handle of the apparatus.
REFERENCES:
patent: D315520 (1991-03-01), Murray
patent: 4344419 (1982-08-01), Burgin
patent: 4813790 (1989-03-01), Frankel et al.
patent: 5013161 (1991-05-01), Zaragoza
patent: 5017019 (1991-05-01), Pompei
patent: 5222809 (1993-06-01), Ehrenkranz
patent: 5265620 (1993-11-01), Fisher
patent: 5335669 (1994-08-01), Tihon
Harrison John M.
Hindenburg Max
LandOfFree
Combined thermometer and fecal sampling apparatus does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Combined thermometer and fecal sampling apparatus, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Combined thermometer and fecal sampling apparatus will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2282287