US5163418A
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Speculum cover
Assignee: Kaz USA Inc
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Filing: 1991-07-09
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Granted: 1992-11-17
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Expires: 2011-07-09
Abstract
Abstract A probe cover for an infrared thermometer has a pleated sheath which fits over the thermometer probe and a base, which is engageable with the probe, is attached to the periphery of the sheath to hold the sheath over the probe. The sheath is made of a thin infrared transparent film and is formed with a window which causes minimal attenuation of infrared emission received by the thermometer.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacob Fraden
- 👤 Spencer L. Mackay
- 👤 Alan Crawford
- 👤 Mark Doyle
- 👤 Robert P. Lackey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:07
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01J; G01J5/00; G01J5/02; G01J5/05; G01J5/021; G01J5/04; G01J5/049
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A cover positionable over a probe and probe tip of an infrared thermometer, said cover having a front and a back and being of two parts, the parts being a base having a front, and a sheath; said base being dimensioned and adapted for engaging said probe for holding said cover on said probe; and said sheath being a single, unitary, flexible, hollow structure of an infrared transparent film, said structure including a window, a circumferential peripheral flange, and an integrally continuous wall connecting said window with said flange, said flange being attached to said base and adapted to hold said window over said probe tip when said base is fitted on said probe, and said wall adapted to cover at least a portion of said probe when said base is fitted on said probe, said film being thin and made of a polymer material, said wall including a plurality of axially oriented pleats, each pleat extending approximately from the front of the cover to the base and increasing in width toward the base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A cover positionable over a probe and probe tip of an infrared thermometer, said cover having a front and a back and being of two parts, the parts being a base having a front, and a sheath; said base being dimensioned and adapted for engaging said probe for holding said cover on said probe; and said sheath being a single, unitary, flexible, hollow structure of an infrared transparent film, said structure including a window, a circumferential peripheral flange, and an integrally continuous wall connecting said window with said flange, said flange being attached to said base and adapted to hold said window over said probe tip when said base is fitted on said probe, and said wall adapted to cover at least a portion of said probe when said base is fitted on said probe, said film being thin and made of a polymer material, said wall including a plurality of axially oriented pleats, each pleat extending approximately from the front of the cover to the base and increasing in width toward the base.
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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) | 1995-11-17 | 1996-05-18 | 1996-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-11-17 | 2000-05-18 | 2000-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-11-17 | 2004-05-18 | 2004-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |