Did You Know...
...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162537 | Thermometer quick linkage apparatus and method A thermometer quick linkage apparatus comprises an elastic member, a button, a probe, and a chamber having one end provided with an opening for receiving the end portion of the probe, and the other end also provided with an opening for receiving the button. Within t... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8136986 | Disposable speculum for medical thermometer A tip element that is capable of being removably attached to an infrared thermometer and includes an axisymetric body having a distal end and an open proximal end. A membrane is located at the distal end of the body that is formed of an infrared transparent material... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8123401 | Probe cover having a blackbody A probe cover for an infrared electronic thermometer including a generally tubular body having open first and second ends. The body is sized and shaped to receive a probe of the infrared electronic thermometer into the body through the first end. The probe cover fur... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8123402 | Ear thermometer cradle and assembly thereof The present invention is an ear thermometer cradle and an ear thermometer assembly. The ear thermometer cradle comprises a hollow housing, a swivel arm, a probe cover container seat, a first elastic member disposed between the swivel arm and the hollow house. The ea... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8033719 | Gas turbine with protective sheath for a probe and method for protecting an instrument lead which is laid in a protective sheath The invention relates to a gas turbine, with a flow path for a hot gas, enclosed by a channel wall with at least one measuring probe, arranged in the channel wall, for determination of a parameter of the hot gas, said measuring probe comprising a temperature-resista... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8021040 | Disposable thermometer probe sheath and fabrication method thereof A disposable thermometer probe sheath includes a bottom piece and a plastic cover film sealed onto the bottom piece. The plastic cover film comprising an upper plastic sheet film and a lower plastic sheet film, each of which has a front edge provided with an opening... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7946761 | Shrinkable dispensing container for probe covers This invention relates to a shrinkable dispensing container for probe covers of an ear thermometer. Therein, the ear thermometer probe cover refers to a product having a hollow body and a flange. The dispensing container for probe covers of an ear thermometer compri... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7927012 | Probe cover cassette with improved probe cover support A cassette of tympanic thermometer probe covers includes a frame and probe covers releasably attached to the frame. The probe covers can be individually attached over a probe of a tympanic thermometer to protect the probe from contamination. The probe covers are con... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7845850 | Disposable thermometer probe sheath and fabrication method thereof A disposable thermometer probe sheath includes a bottom piece and a plastic cover film sealed onto the bottom piece. The plastic cover film comprising an upper plastic sheet film and a lower plastic sheet film, each of which has a front edge provided with an opening... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7824102 | Thermometer quick linkage apparatus and method A thermometer quick linkage apparatus comprises an elastic member, a button, a probe, and a chamber having one end provided with an opening for receiving the end portion of the probe, and the other end also provided with an opening for receiving the button. Within t... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7686506 | Stackable tympanic thermometer probe cover cassette Probe cover cassettes having a plurality of probe covers releasably attached to a frame are capable of being stacked so that probe covers attached to a first of the frames are nested within probe covers attached to a second of the frames. The vertical space occupied... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7665893 | Protective cover set for a medical probe A protective cover set for a medical probe designated to be inserted into an endocavity or used intraoperatively in an incision of a human or an animal body, said cover set comprising a probe cover made from a film material, said probe cover having a mouth end with ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7585108 | Probe cover for ear thermometer and manufacturing method thereof The present invention provides a probe cover for an ear thermometer and a manufacturing method thereof. The probe cover is for sheathing a measuring probe of the ear thermometer, and an engaging means is provided at a bottom of the measuring probe. The probe cover c... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7572056 | Probe cover for thermometry apparatus A disposable cover for an elongated probe of a portable thermometry apparatus includes an open proximal end and a distal tip sized to fit over at least an axial portion of the elongated probe. The cover includes a transitional wall thickness at its proximal end for ... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7556424 | Tympanic thermometer prove cover cassette and holder A cassette of probe covers that can be removed from the set for covering a probe of a tympanic thermometer can be securely retained in a cassette holder, and readily removed when necessary. The cassette includes a retaining system that can have a detent on the casse... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7530738 | Probe cover having a blackbody A probe cover having a portion that operates as a blackbody. The blackbody is a combination of a stretchable film and a metal. The blackbody rapidly heats to equilibrium with the body tissue. An infrared thermometer using the probe cover may view the blackbody to ac... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7520671 | Tympanic thermometer probe cover A probe cover (20) is provided including a tubular body extending from a proximal end (24) to a distal end (26). The proximal end defines an opening configured for receipt of a distal end of a thermometer. The distal end of the tubular body is s... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7494273 | Ear thermometer with a simple-structure and easy-operation probe-cover detaching mechanism The present invention discloses an ear thermometer with a simple-structure and easy-operation probe-cover detaching mechanism, which comprises a body having a probe and a detaching element installed to the bottom of the probe. The detaching element can be directly o... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7478946 | Probe cover cassette with improved probe cover support A cassette of tympanic thermometer probe covers includes a frame and probe covers releasably attached to the frame. The probe covers can be individually attached over a probe of a tympanic thermometer to protect the probe from contamination. The probe covers are con... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7434991 | Thermal tympanic thermometer A tympanic thermometer includes a thermally conductive nozzle extending from a distal end of the thermometer. A base of a sensor can is thermally connected to the nozzle to define a path of conductive heat transfer from the nozzle to the base of the can thereby mini... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7354194 | Tympanic thermometer probe cover with film support mechanism A probe cover for a tympanic thermometer probe comprises a generally tubular body having an opening for receiving the thermometer probe and an infrared transparent window at a distal end thereof. In one embodiment, a film support extends radially inward from the dis... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354399 | Otoscopic tip element and related method of use A tip element for an otoscopic apparatus includes engagement features that permit selective attachment to two different tip attachment mechanisms. The tip element includes both interior and exterior engagement features that provide interchangeability with otoscopes ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354195 | Temperature measuring device and temperature measuring method A temperature measuring device and a temperature measuring method are provided which are capable of obtaining precise measured temperature values with respect even to old persons, sucklings or infants, which device may be formed into a disposable type according to n... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7338206 | Dual-use thermometer A dual-use thermometer including a main body and a probe secured thereto for receiving heat radiation emitted from a first area and a second area. A non-detachable cap which is secured to the main body and the probe are movable relative to each other, thereby allowi... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7324264 | Electro-optical modulating display and method of making the same This invention relates to a method of manufacturing micro-cell arrays. Such an array may find use in a number of applications such as, for example, a video display, electronic paper, and signage. The microcell arrays find particular use in electromodulating displays... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7290926 | Thermometer with movable cover An ear thermometer including a main body and a probe secured thereto for receiving heat radiation emitted from ear canal. A disposable sheath is operative to surround the probe and isolate the probe from contact with the ear canal. A non-detachable cap which is secu... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7280266 | Electrophoretic display medium and device An electrophoretic display medium includes at least one set of colored particles in a dielectric fluid, wherein the display medium has an electrical conductivity of about 10−11 to about 10−15 S/m. The display medium is included in an electr... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7237949 | Tympanic thermometer probe cover A probe cover (20) is provided including a tubular body extending from a proximal end (24) to a distal end (26). The proximal end defines an opening configured for receipt of a distal end of a thermometer. The distal end of the tubular body is s... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7231726 | Measuring instrument cover and measuring instrument A cover body (100), formed of an elastic member for covering a slider body (510) of a caliper, is provided with concavities and convexities (112) on the inner surface thereof and concavities and convexities (103) on the outer surface ther... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7187810 | Methods and systems for correcting image misalignment The invention provides methods of determining a correction for a misalignment between at least two images in a sequence of images due at least in part to sample movement. The methods are applied, for example, in the processing and analysis of a sequence of images of... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7165467 | Disposable sterilizable liner for a level, pressure or temperature measurement instrument In order to provide means for allowing a time and cost effective use of measurement instruments (1, 21, 22, 41, 55) in industrial applications where high standard of hygiene need to be fulfilled, a disposable sterilizable liner (15, 27, 28, 51, 67) for... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7161364 | Dermal phase meter with replaceable probe tips A probe for a dermal phase meter includes a handle with a removable extension that terminates with a displaceable center conductor. A replaceable tip attaches to the distal end of the extension and includes a center conductor that engages the center conductor in the... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7137567 | Thermostat calibration device A pneumatic thermostat calibration device with a removable cover to protect the sensor needle from clogging and/or damage and the user from needle induced injury. The pneumatic thermostat calibration device should also be sized to fit in the pocket of a user. The pn... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7121720 | Protective cap for infrared radiation thermometer The invention is directed to a protective cap (2) for a temperature measurement probe (30) of an infrared radiation thermometer (1) that can be introduced into a body cavity (31). The protective cap (2) is comprised of a base body ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7108419 | Thermal tympanic thermometer tip The present disclosure provides a tympanic thermometer including a heat sensing probe defining a longitudinal axis and an outer surface extending from a distal end of the tympanic thermometer. The heat sensing probe includes a sensor housing extending to a distal en... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7083330 | Ear thermometer having breakable ear cap An ear thermometer includes a main body having a side provided with a sensing head, and a disposable ear cap removably mounted on the sensing head of the main body and having a periphery provided with a pull tab having a root portion formed with a breakable slit con... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7080941 | Temperature sensing system for temperature measurement in a high radio frequency environment A temperature sensing system incorporates a contact temperature sensor probe for measuring the temperature of articles. The probe is able to operate effectively even in high radio frequency environments such as those present within radio frequency excited plasma pro... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7063458 | Ear type clinical thermometer An object of the present invention is to provide an ear type clinical thermometer in which the main body can be held according to the position of the eardrum of the person whose temperature is being measured. There is provided an ear type clinical thermometer compri... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7058441 | Optical measuring system for diagnosing ear conditions A system for detecting and diagnosing ear related conditions. The system includes a device capable of obtaining a spectrum of reflected light from an ear of a subject and a processing unit in connection with the device, which is capable of translating the obtained s... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7036978 | Pyrometer A first thermistor 8 and a second thermistor 9 are arranged forwardly and rearwardly of a thermopile sensor 5. A thermopile chip 55 is arranged and interposed between the first thermistor 8 and an integrated thermistor 57. A... | 05/02/2006 |
