US4116064A
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Disposable tape cord thermometer
Assignee: Ipco Hospital Supply Corp
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Filing: 1977-10-03
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Granted: 1978-09-26
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Expires: 1997-10-03
Abstract
Abstract A tape cord thermometer in which a disposable tape acts as the conducting means between a thermometer probe and a reading device.
Inventors
- 👤 John F. McGlynn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:49
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G11/00; H02G11/02; G; G01; G01K; G01K13/00; G01K13/20; G01K7/00; G01K7/02; G01K7/023; G01K7/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 40
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
An electronic sensing assembly comprising: a plurality of sensing probes mounted in a disposable and severable electrically conductive tape in spaced relationship to each other, a cartridge for housing a supply of said tape, a reader unit comprising means for housing said cartridge, means for electrically contacting a portion of said tape proximate the cartridge with powered electronic circuitry and indicating means, said tape being severable at said probe to expose the probe and permit used tape portions to be discarded and means permitting withdrawal of additional lengths of tape, whereby a fresh length of tape and a fresh probe can be withdrawn for each use of said sensing probe after severing the former length which was subject to a prior use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
An electronic sensing assembly comprising: a plurality of sensing probes mounted in a disposable and severable electrically conductive tape in spaced relationship to each other, a cartridge for housing a supply of said tape, a reader unit comprising means for housing said cartridge, means for electrically contacting a portion of said tape proximate the cartridge with powered electronic circuitry and indicating means, said tape being severable at said probe to expose the probe and permit used tape portions to be discarded and means permitting withdrawal of additional lengths of tape, whereby a fresh length of tape and a fresh probe can be withdrawn for each use of said sensing probe after severing the former length which was subject to a prior use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said tape comprises a pair of conducting elements disposed lengthwise thereto and an insulating element electrically insulating the conducting elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein each of said probes is in conducting relationship to said conducting elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 3, wherein severing lines are provided in the tape to permit the tape to be severed along these lines.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 4, wherein said severing lines follow the contour of said probe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 5, wherein said severing lines are lines of weakness adapted to permit the tape to be severed therealong.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 3, wherein said conducting elements comprises a pair of laminated layers separated by an insulating layer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 7, wherein severing lines are provided in the tape to permit the tape to be severed along these lines.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 8, wherein said severing lines follow the contour of said probe.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 9, wherein said severing lines are lines of weakness adapted to permit the tape to be severed therealong.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 3, wherein said conducting elements comprises a pair of conducting units imbedded within an insulating layer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 11, wherein severing lines are provided in the tape to permit the tape to be severed along these lines.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 12, wherein said severing lines follow the contour of said probe.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 13, wherein said severing lines are lines of weakness adapted to permit the tape to be severed therealong.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
38 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said reader unit comprises a cartridge receiving element, means for electrically contacting the tape, electrical circuitry for reading an impulse from said tape, and means for severing the tape.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 15, wherein a socket is provided in the reading unit to receive the cartridge.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 16, wherein said socket has a key-shaped slot to receive a cartridge with a key-shaped element.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 17, wherein said reader unit has a slot along one wall to receive a button.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 18, wherein said reader unit has an opening on another wall to permit indicia to show therethrough.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 19, wherein said reader unit has a pair of electrical contacts adapted to contact the tape.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
14 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 20, wherein a display is provided thereon.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
17 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 21, wherein the display is activated by a read button.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 22, wherein a recharge unit is mounted on the cartridge.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
20 words
A sensing assembly as claimed in claim 23, wherein a clamp is provided to clamp the tape into electrical contact.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
81 words
For use in an electronic sensing assembly, a disposable and severable electrically conductive tape, a plurality of sensing probes mounted in said tape in spaced relationship to each other, said tape being severable at said probe to expose the probe and permit used tape portions to be discarded and permitting use of additional lengths of tape, whereby a fresh length of tape and a fresh probe can be used after severing the former length which was subject to a prior use.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
81 words
For use in an electronic sensing assembly, a disposable and severable electrically conductive tape, a plurality of sensing probes mounted in said tape in spaced relationship to each other, said tape being severable at said probe to expose the probe and permit used tape portions to be discarded and permitting use of additional lengths of tape, whereby a fresh length of tape and a fresh probe can be used after severing the former length which was subject to a prior use.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
28 words
A tape as claimed in claim 25, wherein said tape comprises a pair of conducting elements disposed lengthwise thereto and an insulating element electrically insulating the conducting elements.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
20 words
A tape as claimed in claim 26, wherein each of said probes is in conducting relationship to said conducting elements.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
25 words
A tape as claimed in claim 27, wherein severing lines are provided in the tape to permit the tape to be severed along these lines.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
17 words
A tape as claimed in claim 28, wherein said severing lines follow the contour of said probe.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
24 words
A tape as claimed in claim 29, wherein said severing lines are lines of weakness adapted to permit the tape to be severed therealong.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
22 words
A tape as claimed in claim 27, wherein said conducting elements comprises a pair of laminated layers separated by an insulating layer.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
25 words
A tape as claimed in claim 31, wherein severing lines are provided in the tape to permit the tape to be severed along these lines.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
17 words
A tape as claimed in claim 32, wherein said severing lines follow the contour of said probe.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
24 words
A tape as claimed in claim 33, wherein said severing lines are lines of weakness adapted to permit the tape to be severed therealong.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
22 words
A tape as claimed in claim 27, wherein said conducting elements comprises a pair of conducting units imbedded within an insulating layer.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
25 words
A tape as claimed in claim 35, wherein severing lines are provided in the tape to permit the tape to be severed along these lines.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
17 words
A tape as claimed in claim 36, wherein said severing lines follow the contour of said probe.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
24 words
A tape as claimed in claim 37, wherein said severing lines are lines of weakness adapted to permit the tape to be severed therealong.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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