Remote noninvasive patient temperature monitor and warning system
US5386831A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/01
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An infrared temperature detecting transducer and warning system is mounted on a pan-tilt mechanism that allows the temperature monitoring transducer to stay focused on the portion of a body which is particularly intended for temperature measurement. The pan-tilt mechanism has adjustable limit switches which control the range of motion of both pan and tilt and reverse the respective driving direction of each as the corresponding limit switch is tripped. A remote control processing unit receives temperature information from the infrared transducer, and stores a first temperature value and a second higher temperature value. A signal from the processing unit interrupts the power to the pan-tilt mechanism when the first temperature value is reached and connects the power when a lower temperature is not detected.
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