Patent ID: 7108419
Filing Date: 2006-09-19
Classification: G01J

Abstract:
1. A tympanic thermometer having a proximal end and a distal end comprising: a heat sensing probe defining a longitudinal axis and an outer surface extending from said distal end of said tympanic thermometer; said heat sensing probe including a thermally insulating sensor housing made of a thermal insulating material extending to a distal end of thereof; a sensor can mounted on the thermally insulating sensor housing and including temperature sensing electronics for sensing temperature via the heat sensing probe; a thermally conductive nozzle being mounted onto the thermally insulating sensor housing, said nozzle including a base disposed with said sensor housing and an elongated cylindrical nose portion being disposed about said thermally insulating sensor housing, said nozzle contacting said sensor can and being configured to direct heat flux to said proximal end of said sensor can; and a probe cover being mountable to said distal end of said tympanic thermometer, said probe cover defining an inner surface configured to engage an outer surface of the thermally conductive nozzle.