Thermometry heating and sensing assembly

US9943232B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• WELCH ALLYN, INC. · US

Inventors

• John P. Kroetz · Pittsford, US
• John A. Lane · Weedsport, US
• David E. Quinn · Auburn, US
• John T. Delaney · Auburn, US
• Matthew D. Mulin · Memphis, US
• Matthew J. Kinsley · Marcellus, US
• Steven R. Slawson · Camillus, US
• Scott A. Martin · Warners, US
• David M. Antos · Constantia, US
• Ray D. Stone · Camillus, US
• William N. Cuipylo · Auburn, US
• Adam P. Vallee · Cato, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 3, 2015
• Grant date: Apr 17, 2018
• Expiry date: Oct 26, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T29/49124
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A thermometry apparatus includes a distal probe tip having a hollow interior. An insulating support is at least partially disposed within the interior of the distal probe tip. The insulating support is configured to receive at least one of at least one heating element and at least one temperature sensing element. According to one version, the insulating support is a flexible circuit strip configured to receive the at least one heating element(s) to protect the leads from damage and premature breakage.