Patent ID: 6238088
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: G01J

Abstract:
An apparatus comprising an instant thermometer measuring probe and a disposable cap for removable attachment to the instant thermometer measuring probe, said disposable cap consisting essentially of a thin closed window end, an opposing open end, and an annular side wall extending therebetween, said disposable cap being formed integrally in one-piece of a plastic material being transmissive to infrared energy, said side wall having a thickness increasing linearly between said closed window end and said open end, said side wall having a fastening portion formed adjacent said closed window end with an inner diameter slightly smaller than an outer diameter of the measuring probe to retentively engage in interference fit manner a front end of the measuring probe of the instant thermometer, said side wall having formed intermediately thereon a radially protuberant annular flange for providing structural reinforcement of said side wall and facilitating the manipulation of said disposable cap.