Thermal measuring and testing – Temperature measurement – With removable cover for sensor
Reexamination Certificate
2004-11-16
2009-08-11
Caputo, Lisa M (Department: 2855)
Thermal measuring and testing
Temperature measurement
With removable cover for sensor
C374S209000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07572056
ABSTRACT:
A disposable cover for an elongated probe of a portable thermometry apparatus includes an open proximal end and a distal tip sized to fit over at least an axial portion of the elongated probe. The cover includes a transitional wall thickness at its proximal end for fitting over a holding barb of said probe, the transitional wall thickness varying between a first wall thickness adjacent the proximal end and a second wall thickness that is substantially thinner than the first wall thickness at a distal axial distance relative to the proximal end. The second wall thickness defines a weakened wall portion which is ruptured when the cover has been ejected from said holding barb by an ejection mechanism of the thermometry apparatus. The cover can also include a thinned walled portion over at least a portion of the distal tip and can also include a feature that permits the user to detect when a cover has been attached to a probe.
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International Search Report, Mailed May 4, 2006, (3 Pages), USA.
Lane John A.
Quinn David E.
Young David S.
Caputo Lisa M
Hiscock & Barclay LLP
Jagan Mirellys
Welch Allyn Inc.
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