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Method of making a temperature probe cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-26
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Granted: 1974-11-26
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Expires: 1993-10-26
Abstract
Abstract A temperature probe cover with an inner sheath and outer jacket, with the inner sheath constructed of thin virtually non-porous sheet material that is capable of being sterilized during manufacture along with the inner surface of the jacket. The exterior of the inner sheath is sealed and remains sterile within the outer jacket until the latter is removed, normally after insertion of the thermometer probe into the inner sheath. The jacket is preweakened at a point adjacent the seal allowing localized rupture of the jacket without endangering the integrity of the sealing of the inner sheath. The sheath and jacket have an opening that is spaced for easy insertion of the temperature probe.
Inventors
- 👤 C Fowler
- 👤 S Dawson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/52; B65D75/58; B65D75/5805; B65D75/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
The method of making a sterilized cover for a temperature probe comprising, enclosing an elongated thin sheath of virtually non-porous sheet material having one open end only with an elongated jacket of virtually non-porous sheet material open at one end only, with the open ends being adjacent, securing the sheath to the jacket with a sealing band adjacent the open ends, and scoring the jacket at a point adjacent the sealing band on the side opposite said open ends.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
79 words
The method of making a sterilized cover for a temperature probe comprising, enclosing an elongated thin sheath of virtually non-porous sheet material having one open end only with an elongated jacket of virtually non-porous sheet material open at one end only, with the open ends being adjacent, securing the sheath to the jacket with a sealing band adjacent the open ends, and scoring the jacket at a point adjacent the sealing band on the side opposite said open ends.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method as claimed in claim 1 including the step of, sterilizing the inner surface of the jacket and the outer surface of the sheath that is enclosed by the sealing bond.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method as claimed in claim 2 including the step of, scoring the elongated jacket by cutting adjacent edges thereof without cutting into the sealed volume of the jacket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
81 words
The method as claimed in claim 2 including the steps of, forming the sheath by bonding and sealing three of its sides, forming the elongated jacket over the sheath and bonding the sides of the jacket while maintaining space between the sheath and the jacket, and bonding the adjacent surfaces of the sheath and jacket at the open end with one side surface thereof gathered to form an arcuate curved surface at the mouth thereof forming a spaced common mouth opening.
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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) | 1977-11-25 | 1978-05-27 | 1978-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-25 | 1982-05-27 | 1982-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-25 | 1986-05-27 | 1986-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |