Patent ID: 6238089
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: G01J

Abstract:
A method of forming a fluid seal inside an optical probe, comprising the steps of:providing the optical probe which includes:a probe body having a first bore and a second bore, the first bore being in communication with said second bore, said first bore having a proximal end attached to a thermometer, said second bore having a proximal end attached to said first bore and a distal end having an opening;providing a seal assembly including a tube, a collar being attached to the tube, a filter and a first sealing member being interposed between said collar and said filter;positioning said seal assembly within at least a portion of said second bore of said probe body such that said filter of said seal assembly is interposed between said first sealing member and said opening; andapplying a predetermined compressive force to said tube such that said seal assembly forms at least one fluid tight interface configured to prevent fluid introduction through said opening of said probe body.