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US3315525A
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Medical thermometer and casing therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-15
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Granted: 1967-04-25
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Expires: 1985-10-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fredda S Sieve
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:13
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K13/00; G01K13/20; G01K13/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
THE COMBINATION OF A MEDICAL THERMOMETER AND CASING THEREFOR, SAID THERMOMETER COMPRISING A TUBE HAVING AN UPPER PORTION AND A LOWER PORTION, A LIQUID COLUMN IN SAID TUBE AND A MAGNETIC SLUG DISPOSED WITHIN SAID TUBE ABOVE THE LIQUID COLUMN IN CLOSE CONTACT AND SLIDING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID TUBE, AND SAID CASING COMPRISING A HOLLOW CYLINDER ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID THERMOMETER, A CAP AT EACH END OF SAID CYLINDER FOR CLOSING SAID CYLINDER, AND A MAGNET SECURED WITHIN SAID CYLINDER AT ONE END THEREOF, WHEREBY THE MAGNETIC SLUG IS DRAWN DOWN TO MINIMUM POSITION BY INSERTING THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID THERMOMETER INTO THE MAGNET END PORTION OF THE CYLINDER AND PUSHING SAID THERMOMETER COMPLETELY INTO SAID CYLINDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
THE COMBINATION OF A MEDICAL THERMOMETER AND CASING THEREFOR, SAID THERMOMETER COMPRISING A TUBE HAVING AN UPPER PORTION AND A LOWER PORTION, A LIQUID COLUMN IN SAID TUBE AND A MAGNETIC SLUG DISPOSED WITHIN SAID TUBE ABOVE THE LIQUID COLUMN IN CLOSE CONTACT AND SLIDING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID TUBE, AND SAID CASING COMPRISING A HOLLOW CYLINDER ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID THERMOMETER, A CAP AT EACH END OF SAID CYLINDER FOR CLOSING SAID CYLINDER, AND A MAGNET SECURED WITHIN SAID CYLINDER AT ONE END THEREOF, WHEREBY THE MAGNETIC SLUG IS DRAWN DOWN TO MINIMUM POSITION BY INSERTING THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID THERMOMETER INTO THE MAGNET END PORTION OF THE CYLINDER AND PUSHING SAID THERMOMETER COMPLETELY INTO SAID CYLINDER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1595350A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-04-24 | 1970-10-24 | 1971-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-24 | 1974-10-24 | 1975-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-24 | 1978-10-24 | 1979-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |