IR thermometry probe cover

US8876373B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• WELCH ALLYN, INC. · US

Inventors

• John A. Lane · Weedsport, US
• David E. Quinn · Auburn, US
• Ray D. Stone · Camillus, US
• Scott A. Martin · Warners, US
• John R. Strom · Moravia, US
• Matthew D. Mullin · Memphis, US
• Richard Thrush · Jersey City, US
• Richard McDuffie · Worcester, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 2, 2011
• Grant date: Nov 4, 2014
• Expiry date: Sep 16, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T29/49
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A protective cover for an insertion probe of a medical instrument. The cover contains a flexible tubular body that compliments the probe geometry and a radially disposed flange that surrounds the proximal end of the body. A series of snap-on fasteners removably connect the cover to the instrument. A camming surface is located on the outer face of the flange which coacts with a cam follower that is movably mounted upon the instrument to flex the cover sufficiently to open the fastener and release the cover from the instrument and move the cover axially toward the distal end of the tip.