Thermal measuring and testing – Temperature measurement – In spaced noncontact relationship to specimen
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-28
2009-02-03
Lefkowitz, Edward (Department: 2855)
Thermal measuring and testing
Temperature measurement
In spaced noncontact relationship to specimen
C374S141000, C374S209000, C600S474000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07484884
ABSTRACT:
A probe for use in sensing body temperature includes a longitudinally elongated tubular member having a wall defining a hollow interior, a distal end having a closed tip, and a temperature sensing element mounted in the tip producing a signal indicative of the temperature of the tip. A lighted indicia is provided by one or more light passages disposed in the wall of the tubular member and a light emitting device is disposed in operative association therewith for illuminating the light transmissive indicia from interiorly of the tubular member. The lighted indicia is disposed at a selected distance longitudinally inwardly of the end of the tip portion of the probe commensurate with the desired depth of rectal insertion during use of the probe in rectal application. The region in front of the probe may be illuminated by light passing through a light passage in the probe tip.
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International Search Report/Written Opinion (ISR/WO), May 19, 2008, 12 pages.
Bouma Whitney A.
Lane John A.
Quinn David E.
Adams Bret
Hiscock & Barclay LLP
Lefkowitz Edward
Welch Allyn Inc.
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