Patent ID: 6634789
Filing Date: 2003-10-21
Classification: G01K

Abstract:
An electronic thermometer comprising:a. a probe for sensing the temperature and creating an electronic signal representative of the sensed temperature; b. a module housing having an isolation chamber for receiving and storing said probe, a storage chamber for storing a carton of probe covers, and a first connector component electrically communicating said signal; c. a cable connecting said probe to said module housing for delivering said electronic signal from said probe to said module housing; d. a temperature calculating unit having a second connector component for electrically communicating with said temperature calculating unit and having internal electronic circuitry capable of receiving said signal representing a temperature reading, converting said signal into said temperature reading, and displaying said temperature reading in a visible display; e. a connector comprising said first and said second component, said first connector component electrically communicating with cable, and said second connector component electrically communicating with the internal electronic circuitry of said temperature calculating unit, for passing said signal from said module housing to the internal electronic circuitry in order to convert said signal to an equivalent temperature reading.