US4008614A
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Removable probe unit for electronic measuring system
Assignee: American Medical Electronics Corp
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Filing: 1976-04-28
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Granted: 1977-02-22
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Expires: 1996-04-28
Abstract
Abstract An independent, replaceable probe unit for an electronic measuring system having a housing with a compartment for receiving the probe unit, including; a probe member having a probe element bearing a sensor device for sensing the parameter to be measured by the system and a cable electrically connected to the sensor device; and a probe chamber removably mountable in the compartment and having a recess for receiving the probe member, the chamber including contact means interconnected with the cable and disposed to engage corresponding contact means in the compartment for interconnecting the probe member with the electronic measuring system.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Bruce Turner
- 👤 Paul E. Brefka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:10
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K13/00; G01K13/20; G01K13/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
An independent, replaceable probe unit for an electronic measuring system having a housing with a compartment for receiving said probe unit, comprising: a probe member including a probe element bearing a sensor device for sensing the parameter to be measured by the system and a cable electrically connected to said sensor device; and a probe chamber removably mountable in said compartment and having a recess for receiving said probe member, said chamber including contact means interconnected with said cable and disposed to engage corresponding contact means in said compartment for interconnecting said probe member with the electronic measuring system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
An independent, replaceable probe unit for an electronic measuring system having a housing with a compartment for receiving said probe unit, comprising: a probe member including a probe element bearing a sensor device for sensing the parameter to be measured by the system and a cable electrically connected to said sensor device; and a probe chamber removably mountable in said compartment and having a recess for receiving said probe member, said chamber including contact means interconnected with said cable and disposed to engage corresponding contact means in said compartment for interconnecting said probe member with the electronic measuring system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The probe unit of claim 1 in which said probe member receives a probe cover over said probe element and said recess in said probe chamber is too small to accommodate said probe element with a probe cover attached, but large enough to accommodate said probe element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The probe unit of claim 1 in which said recess chamber includes an interference member for firmly gripping said probe member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The probe unit of claim 1 in which said recess includes a hole at the nominal bottom of said chamber for permitting evacuation of moisture and debris.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The probe unit of claim 4 in which said compartment includes a hole aligned with said hole in said chamber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The probe unit of claim 1 in which said compartment is within said housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The probe unit of claim 1 in which said compartment surrounds said chamber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The probe unit of claim 1 in which said chamber includes a detent for engagement with a corresponding recess in said compartment for releasably securing said chamber in said compartment.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The probe unit of claim 1 in which said chamber includes an access member extending beyond said compartment and accessible for firmly seating and for removing said chamber from said compartment.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
88 words
An independent, replaceable probe unit for an electronic thermometer having a housing with a compartment for receiving said probe unit, said probe unit comprising: a probe member including a probe element bearing a heat-sensitive device and a cable electrically connected to said heat-sensitive device; a probe chamber removably mountable in said compartment and having recess for receiving said probe member, said chamber including contact means interconnected with said cable and disposed to engaging corresponding contact means in said compartment, for interconnecting said probe member with the electronic thermometer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
88 words
An independent, replaceable probe unit for an electronic thermometer having a housing with a compartment for receiving said probe unit, said probe unit comprising: a probe member including a probe element bearing a heat-sensitive device and a cable electrically connected to said heat-sensitive device; a probe chamber removably mountable in said compartment and having recess for receiving said probe member, said chamber including contact means interconnected with said cable and disposed to engaging corresponding contact means in said compartment, for interconnecting said probe member with the electronic 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) | 1980-02-22 | 1980-08-23 | 1981-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-22 | 1984-08-23 | 1985-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-22 | 1988-08-23 | 1989-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |