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Infant temperature measuring apparatus and methods
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-11-07
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Granted: 1988-05-31
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Expires: 2006-11-07
Abstract
Abstract A continuous temperature monitoring apparatus for a human infant includes a garment adapted to be worn on an infant's torso, over the armpits, which includes a temperature sensor located in an armpit of the garment for sensing the infant's temperature. The sensor is functionally coupled with a display on the garment, transmits a radio signal indication of infant armpit temperature to a display device remote from the infant or both. Electronic temperature sensor embodiments are functionally coupled to an electronic display device located on the infant by a flexible lead or by radio transmission to a remotely located electronic display. Non-electrical systems include temperature responsive, chemical liquid crystal displays thermally coupled by flexible metallic, heat transferring arms with a more rigid, massive, metallic heat absorbing element positioned against the infant's armpit for thermally coupling the heat responsive chemical display with the infant's armpit.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry S. Bloch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:13
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41B; A41B13/00; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/12; A41D13/1236; A41D13/1281; G; G01; G01K; G01K13/00; G01K13/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
An infant temperature monitoring apparatus comprising: A garment adapted to be worn on an infant's upper torso including the infant's armpits; temperature sensing means supported by a pocket in an armpit of the garment for sensing armpit temperature of an infant wearing the garment; first visual display means mounted on an outer portion of the garment by a clear plastic pocket at a visible location spaced from the armpits of the garment for displaying an indication of the body temperature of an infant wearing the garment; and first flexible connecting means for operably coupling the sensor means with the first visual display means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
An infant temperature monitoring apparatus comprising: A garment adapted to be worn on an infant's upper torso including the infant's armpits; temperature sensing means supported by a pocket in an armpit of the garment for sensing armpit temperature of an infant wearing the garment; first visual display means mounted on an outer portion of the garment by a clear plastic pocket at a visible location spaced from the armpits of the garment for displaying an indication of the body temperature of an infant wearing the garment; and first flexible connecting means for operably coupling the sensor means with the first visual display means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising: second visual display means secured to the garment on a second outer portion of the garment spaced from the armpits and spaced from the first visual display means; and second flexible connecting means for operably coupling said sensor means with said second visual display means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first visual display means is mounted in a clear plastic pocket on a sleeve portion of the garment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first visual display means is located in a clear plastic pocket on a shoulder portion of the garment.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
81 words
A method of continuously monitoring an infants's temperature comprising the steps of: mounting a body temperature display means within a clear plastic pocket on a garment to be worn by the infant on a visible portion of an infant's upper torso; mounting a temperature responsive sensor within a pocket on the garment in an armpit of the infant; operably coupling the display means with the sensor locted in the armpit; and continuously displaying the infant's armpit temperature on the display means.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
81 words
A method of continuously monitoring an infants's temperature comprising the steps of: mounting a body temperature display means within a clear plastic pocket on a garment to be worn by the infant on a visible portion of an infant's upper torso; mounting a temperature responsive sensor within a pocket on the garment in an armpit of the infant; operably coupling the display means with the sensor locted in the armpit; and continuously displaying the infant's armpit temperature on the display means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
102 words
An infant temperature monitoring apparatus comprising: a garment adapted to be worn on an infant's upper torso including the infant's armpits; temperature sensing means supported by a pocket in an armpit of the garment for sensing armpit temperature of an infant wearing the garment; first visual display means mounted on an outer portion of the garment by snap fastener means at a visible location spaced from the armpits of the garment for displaying an indication of the body temperature of an infant wearing the garment; and first flexible connecting means for operably coupling the sensor means with the first visual display means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
102 words
An infant temperature monitoring apparatus comprising: a garment adapted to be worn on an infant's upper torso including the infant's armpits; temperature sensing means supported by a pocket in an armpit of the garment for sensing armpit temperature of an infant wearing the garment; first visual display means mounted on an outer portion of the garment by snap fastener means at a visible location spaced from the armpits of the garment for displaying an indication of the body temperature of an infant wearing the garment; and first flexible connecting means for operably coupling the sensor means with the first visual display means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
The apparatus of claim 6 further comprising: second visual display means secured to the garment on a second outer portion of the garment spaced from the armpits and spaced from the first visual display means; and second flexible connecting means for operably coupling said sensor means with said second visual display means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said first visual display means is mounted by snap fastener means on a sleeve portion of the garment.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said first visual display means is mounted by snap fastener means on a shoulder portion of the garment.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
80 words
A method of continuously monitoring an infant's temperature comprising the steps of: mounting a body temperature display means by snap fastener means on a garment to be worn by the infant on a visible portion of an infant's upper torso; mounting a temperature responsive sensor within a pocket on the garment in an armpit of the infant; operably coupling the display means with the sensor located in the armpit; and continuously displaying the infant's armpit temperature on the display means.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
80 words
A method of continuously monitoring an infant's temperature comprising the steps of: mounting a body temperature display means by snap fastener means on a garment to be worn by the infant on a visible portion of an infant's upper torso; mounting a temperature responsive sensor within a pocket on the garment in an armpit of the infant; operably coupling the display means with the sensor located in the armpit; and continuously displaying the infant's armpit temperature on the display means.
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