US5033864A
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Temperature sensing pacifier with radio transmitter and receiver
Assignee: LASECKI MARIE RICCA
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Filing: 1989-09-08
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Granted: 1991-07-23
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Expires: 2009-09-08
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for checking and monitoring a child's temperature through the use of a baby pacifier. The pacifier provides a radio signal to a receiver unit. The pacifier senses the temperature and provides a proportional frequency signal if above or below designed limits. The pacifier detects temperature variation, discriminates between normal or abnormal temperatures and automatically transmits only the abnormal high/low temperature signals to a remote radio receiving apparatus where such signals are visually displayed and audible/visual alarms are provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Marie R. Lasecki
- 👤 Robert N. Montgomery
- 👤 Samir Berjaoui
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:57
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K1/00; G01K1/02; G01K1/024; A; A61; A61J; A61J17/00; A61J17/10; A61J17/103; G01K13/00; G01K13/20; G01K3/00; G01K3/005; A61J17/001; A61J17/101; A61J17/1011
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
An internal body temperature sensing system comprising: a) a temperature sensing pacifier having a pull ring on a face of a flange, for sensing a baby's internal body temperature; b) a radio receiver/transmitting means positioned on said flange face of said pacifier, for receiving and converting a sensed temperature signal for radio transmission to a remote radio receiving means; c) at least one replaceable battery means mounted in close proximity to said radio transmitting means, in communication with said radio transmitting means, for powering said radio receiver/transmitter; d) an antenna embedded in said pacifier pull ring, and connected to said radio transmitting means, for increasing the transmission distance; and e) a remote radio receiving means, for receiving said sensed temperature signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
An internal body temperature sensing system comprising: a) a temperature sensing pacifier having a pull ring on a face of a flange, for sensing a baby's internal body temperature; b) a radio receiver/transmitting means positioned on said flange face of said pacifier, for receiving and converting a sensed temperature signal for radio transmission to a remote radio receiving means; c) at least one replaceable battery means mounted in close proximity to said radio transmitting means, in communication with said radio transmitting means, for powering said radio receiver/transmitter; d) an antenna embedded in said pacifier pull ring, and connected to said radio transmitting means, for increasing the transmission distance; and e) a remote radio receiving means, for receiving said sensed temperature signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The internal body temperature sensing system as in claim 1, wherein said transmitting means further includes a means for conserving power when said temperature drops below normal body temperature.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The internal body temperature sensing system as in claim 1 wherein said transmitting means only transmits said temperature signal when said temperature signal exceeds normal body temperature.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The internal body temperature sensing system as in claim 1 wherein said transmitting means produces a unique signal designated specifically for body temperature.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The internal body temperature sensing system as in claim 1 wherein said transmitting means is provided with a test means for allowing the user to test said transmitter from said remote receiving means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The internal body temperature as in claim 1 wherein said receiving means, provides a visual temperature display abnormal temperature visual and audible alarms, and a temperature alarm point setting means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The internal body temperature sensing system as in claim 1 wherein said radio receiving means further comprises a field strength detector that discriminates between low signal strength and no signal received.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The internal body temperature sensing system as in claim 1 wherein said radio receiver further comprises a distinguishable audible alarm indicative of low signal strength.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The internal body temperature sensing system as in claim 1 wherein said radio receiver further comprises as means for said field strength detector to cancel said audible alarm when no signal is detected.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The internal body temperature sensing system as in claim 1 wherein said radio receiver further comprises a frequency discriminator that activates a distinguishable audible alarm when a frequency indicating lower than normal body temperature is detected.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The internal body temperature sensing system as in claim 1 wherein said radio receiving means includes a pulse shaper which converts an analog signal to a digital wave form.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The internal body temperature sensing system as in claim 1 wherein said visual temperature display includes a seven segment digital display.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
An internal body temperature sensing system as in claim 12 wherein said alarm point setting means includes a magnitude comparator and push button assembly.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The internal body temperature sensing system as in claim 1 wherein said radio receiving means includes a visual illuminating means indicative of any abnormal temperature above normal body temperature regardless of temperature point setting.
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