Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
An electronic thermometer and probe cover combination for measuring a patient's temperature by infrared measurement through an ear canal comprising: a probe cover having extensions adapted to mate with a switch located in a recess in the thermometer, the recess in the thermometer being adapted to receive the portions of the probe cover bearing the extensions, and a switch within the recess to coact with said extensions to indicate the presence or absence of the probe cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
An electronic thermometer and probe cover combination for measuring a patient's temperature by infrared measurement through an ear canal comprising: a probe cover having extensions adapted to mate with a switch located in a recess in the thermometer, the recess in the thermometer being adapted to receive the portions of the probe cover bearing the extensions, and a switch within the recess to coact with said extensions to indicate the presence or absence of the probe cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The probe cover of claim 1 wherein the extensions are legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The probe cover of claim 1 wherein the extensions of the probe cover comprise a skirt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The thermometer of claim 1 wherein the switch comprises an electromechanical switch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The thermometer of claim 1 wherein the switch comprises an optical sensor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
In a thermometer for measuring infrared radiation via the ear canal as access to the tympanic member, a probe cover disposed on that portion of the thermometer which is disposed within the ear canal for temperature measurement, and an ejection member for dislodging the probe cover from the thermometer, the improvement comprising means for providing indelible ink onto the probe cover for identifying the probe cover as having been used after ejection.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
In a thermometer for measuring infrared radiation via the ear canal as access to the tympanic member, a probe cover disposed on that portion of the thermometer which is disposed within the ear canal for temperature measurement, and an ejection member for dislodging the probe cover from the thermometer, the improvement comprising means for providing indelible ink onto the probe cover for identifying the probe cover as having been used after ejection.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
71 words
A probe cover indicator for use in an electronic thermometer for measuring a patient's temperature by infrared measurement through an ear canal comprising: a probe cover having tabs adapted to mate with a switch, a recess adapted to receive the portions of the probe cover bearing the tabs, and an electromechanical switch adjacent to said recess to coact with said tabs to indicate the presence or absence of the probe cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
71 words
A probe cover indicator for use in an electronic thermometer for measuring a patient's temperature by infrared measurement through an ear canal comprising: a probe cover having tabs adapted to mate with a switch, a recess adapted to receive the portions of the probe cover bearing the tabs, and an electromechanical switch adjacent to said recess to coact with said tabs to indicate the presence or absence of the probe cover.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
72 words
A probe cover indicator for use in an electronic thermometer for measuring a patient's temperature by infrared measurement through an ear canal comprising: a probe cover having tabs adapted to mate with a switch, a recess adapted to receive the portions of the probe cover bearing the tabs, and an optical sensor switch adjacent to said recess to coact with said tabs to indicate the presence or absence of the probe cover.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
72 words
A probe cover indicator for use in an electronic thermometer for measuring a patient's temperature by infrared measurement through an ear canal comprising: a probe cover having tabs adapted to mate with a switch, a recess adapted to receive the portions of the probe cover bearing the tabs, and an optical sensor switch adjacent to said recess to coact with said tabs to indicate the presence or absence of the probe cover.