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Systems and methods for determining patient temperature

US8996096B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 2011
Grant dateMar 31, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49117
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A temperature probe includes a shaft having a distal end, a proximal end, and a tip disposed at the distal end. The probe also includes an infrared sensor configured to measure a temperature of a structure disposed proximate the shaft. The probe further includes a temperature sensor disposed distal to the infrared sensor. The temperature sensor is configured to measure a body cavity temperature of a patient.

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