Patent ID: 7004623
Filing Date: 2006-02-28
Classification: G01K

Abstract:
1. A disposable sheath for use with a data logger of the type having an extendable probe, the sheath comprising: a mounting plate having an inner face, an outer face, and an aperture extending between said inner and outer faces, a linear projection extending from said inner face of said mounting plate, said linear projection having an outer diameter, a free end, and a central canal extending from said aperture of said mounting plate to said free end, an elongated sheath extending from said inner face of said mounting plate, said elongated sheath having a distal end, a longitudinal bore extending through said elongated sheath to said distal end thereof, said longitudinal bore having an enlarged proximal portion having a caliber approximating said outer diameter of said linear projection, and said linear projection removably inserted in said enlarged proximal portion of said longitudinal bore such that said central canal is in communication with said longitudinal bore of said sheath, and retention means for detachable retention of a data logger on said outer surface of said mounting plate with an extendable probe of the retained data logger disposed in said longitudinal bore, said retention means having a plurality of overlap members arranged annularly around said aperture.