US4095467A
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Disposable tape cord thermometer
Assignee: Ipco Hospital Supply Corp
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Filing: 1975-07-09
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Granted: 1978-06-20
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Expires: 1995-07-09
Abstract
Abstract A tape cord thermometer in which a disposable tape acts as the conducting means between a thermometer probe and a reading device.
Inventors
- 👤 John F. McGlynn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:49
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G11/00; H02G11/02; G; G01; G01K; G01K13/00; G01K13/20; G01K7/00; G01K7/02; G01K7/023; G01K7/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An electronic sensing assembly comprising: a probe unit adapted for connection and disconnection with one end of a disposable and severable electrically conductive tape; a cartridge for housing a supply of said tape; a reader unit comprising: means for housing said cartridge; means for electrically contacting a portion of said tape proximate the cartridge with powered electronic circuitry and indicating means; means for severing said tape at said cartridge and means permitting withdrawal of additional lengths of tape, whereby a fresh length of tape can be withdrawn for each use with a connectible probe after severing the former length which was subject to a prior use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
An electronic sensing assembly comprising: a probe unit adapted for connection and disconnection with one end of a disposable and severable electrically conductive tape; a cartridge for housing a supply of said tape; a reader unit comprising: means for housing said cartridge; means for electrically contacting a portion of said tape proximate the cartridge with powered electronic circuitry and indicating means; means for severing said tape at said cartridge and means permitting withdrawal of additional lengths of tape, whereby a fresh length of tape can be withdrawn for each use with a connectible probe after severing the former length which was subject to a prior use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said tape comprises a pair of conducting elements disposed lengthwise thereto and an insulating element electrically insulating the two conducting elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said tape comprises a pair of conducting elements and wherein said conducting elements comprises a pair of laminated layers supported by an insulating layer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said tape comprises a pair of conducting elements and wherein said conducting elements comprises a pair of conducting units imbedded within an insulating layer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said probe unit comprises a probe, a casing, and electrical contact units in contacting relationship to the probe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 5 wherein said probe is removably mounted within said probe unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 6 wherein said probe unit has at least one movable contact.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 7 wherein said movable contact is on a pivoted clip member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein a socket is provided in the reading unit to receive the cartridge.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 9 wherein said socket has a key-shaped slot to receive a cartridge with a key-shaped element.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 10 wherein said reader unit has a slot along one wall to receive a button.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 11 wherein said reader unit has an opening on another wall to permit indicia to show therethrough.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 12 wherein said reader unit has a pair of electrical contacts adapted to contact the tape.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 13 wherein a movable cutter is provided to sever the tape.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 14 wherein a display is provided thereon.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 15 wherein the display is activated by a read button.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 16 wherein a recharge unit is mounted on the cartridge.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 17 wherein one of the contacts is mounted on a movable clamp in operative relationship to the sever button.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 18 wherein said cutter is in operative relationship to the reader button.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 19 wherein a clamp is provided to clamp the tape into electrical contact.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
51 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said tape cartridge comprises a pair of side walls and a plurality of end walls, an opening in the end wall, means for accommodating a tape therewithin, and means to permit the cartridge to be held in place in a reader unit.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
15 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 21 wherein said means comprises a push button.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 22 wherein said means comprises a key and slot construction.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
26 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein indicia is provided on a side wall to indicate the amount of tape remaining in the cartridge.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-19 | 1985-12-19 | 1986-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-19 | 1989-12-19 | 1990-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |