US4572365A
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Probe cover holding and dispensing arrangement for electronic thermometer
Assignee: Covidien AG
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Filing: 1985-04-03
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Granted: 1986-02-25
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Expires: 2005-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A probe cover holding and dispensing arrangement for an electronic thermometer includes a chamber in the thermometer housing to receive a carton containing the probe covers. A tear-away flap on the carton exposes some of the covers. An aperture in the chamber, closable by a sliding cover, provides access to the exposed covers.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H. Bruno
- 👤 Robert G. Johns
- 👤 Stuart Kipperman
- 👤 Geoffrey R. Mayer
- 👤 Donald E. Protzmann
- 👤 Robert F. Uhl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:09
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K13/00; G01K13/20; G01K13/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
Probe cover holding and dispensing apparatus for an electronic thermometer including a probe, comprising a chamber in the thermometer housing, a carton holding a plurality of probe covers adapted to fit into the housing chamber, an aperture in the chamber, and some of the probe covers in the carton visible through the aperture to enable the probe to be inserted into one of the covers in the carton, whereby the probe when withdrawn from the carton carries the probe cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
Probe cover holding and dispensing apparatus for an electronic thermometer including a probe, comprising a chamber in the thermometer housing, a carton holding a plurality of probe covers adapted to fit into the housing chamber, an aperture in the chamber, and some of the probe covers in the carton visible through the aperture to enable the probe to be inserted into one of the covers in the carton, whereby the probe when withdrawn from the carton carries the probe cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
Probe cover holding and dispensing apparatus as defined in claim 1, in which a sliding cover is provided to close the aperture in the chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
Probe cover holding and dispensing apparatus as defined in claim 1, in which friction means are provided on at least one inner surface of the chamber to retain the carton in the chamber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
Probe cover holding and dispensing apparatus as defined in claim 1, in which the carton is provided with a removable flap to afford access to the covers through the aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
Probe cover holding and dispensing apparatus as defined in claim 1, in which the carton is provided with a weakened line defining a portion adapted to be depressed by finger pressure to facilitate removal of the carton from the chamber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
153 words
Probe cover holding and dispensing apparatus for an electronic thermometer including a probe, comprising a chamber in the thermometer housing, a carton holding a plurality of probe covers adapted to fit into the housing chamber, an aperture in the chamber, a sliding cover to close the aperture, friction means on at least one inner surface of the chamber to retain the carton in the chamber, a removable flap on the carton to afford access to the covers, a weakened line on the carton defining a portion adapted to be depressed by finger pressure to facilitate removal of the carton from the chamber, and some of the probe covers in the carton exposed by removal of the removable flap, the probe covers being visible through the aperture to enable the probe to be inserted into one of the covers in the carton, whereby the probe when withdrawn from the carton carries the probe cover.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
153 words
Probe cover holding and dispensing apparatus for an electronic thermometer including a probe, comprising a chamber in the thermometer housing, a carton holding a plurality of probe covers adapted to fit into the housing chamber, an aperture in the chamber, a sliding cover to close the aperture, friction means on at least one inner surface of the chamber to retain the carton in the chamber, a removable flap on the carton to afford access to the covers, a weakened line on the carton defining a portion adapted to be depressed by finger pressure to facilitate removal of the carton from the chamber, and some of the probe covers in the carton exposed by removal of the removable flap, the probe covers being visible through the aperture to enable the probe to be inserted into one of the covers in the carton, whereby the probe when withdrawn from the carton carries the probe cover.
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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) | 1989-02-24 | 1989-08-26 | 1990-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-24 | 1993-08-26 | 1994-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-24 | 1997-08-26 | 1998-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |