US3315797A
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Protective sheath for fever thermometers
Assignee: AXEL KISTNER AB
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Filing: 1965-10-18
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Granted: 1967-04-25
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Expires: 1985-10-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Olsson Gustaf Emil
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:05
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K1/00; G01K1/08; G01K13/00; G01K13/20; G01K13/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A DISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE SHEATH FOR THERMOMETERS, ADAPTED TO BE USED WHILE TAKING A PATIENT''S TEMPERATURE, COMPRISING A BODY FORMING A THERMOMETER RECEIVING CAVITY WHICH IS DIMENSIONED TO RECEIVE SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF AN INSERTED THERMOMETER, SAID BODY HAVING A CLOSED FORWARD END CONTIGUOUS WITH THE TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE END OF SAID THERMOMETER AND HAVING A CLOSED REAR END, SAID BODY BEING FORMED OF A THIN FLEXIBLE MATERIAL READILY CONFORMABLE TO THE CONTOURS OF THE THERMOMETER SURFACE AND AT LEAST ONE CLOSEABLE OPENING FORMED IN SAID BODY ADJACENT SAID REAR END SUSCEPTIBLE OF BEING SEALED TO PREVENT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID RECEIVING CAVITY AND THE SHEATH SURROUNDINGS AND BEING OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT ACCESS TO SAID CAVITY FOR INSERTION AND REMOVAL OF A THERMOMETER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A DISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE SHEATH FOR THERMOMETERS, ADAPTED TO BE USED WHILE TAKING A PATIENT''S TEMPERATURE, COMPRISING A BODY FORMING A THERMOMETER RECEIVING CAVITY WHICH IS DIMENSIONED TO RECEIVE SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF AN INSERTED THERMOMETER, SAID BODY HAVING A CLOSED FORWARD END CONTIGUOUS WITH THE TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE END OF SAID THERMOMETER AND HAVING A CLOSED REAR END, SAID BODY BEING FORMED OF A THIN FLEXIBLE MATERIAL READILY CONFORMABLE TO THE CONTOURS OF THE THERMOMETER SURFACE AND AT LEAST ONE CLOSEABLE OPENING FORMED IN SAID BODY ADJACENT SAID REAR END SUSCEPTIBLE OF BEING SEALED TO PREVENT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID RECEIVING CAVITY AND THE SHEATH SURROUNDINGS AND BEING OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT ACCESS TO SAID CAVITY FOR INSERTION AND REMOVAL OF A THERMOMETER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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 |