Patent ID: 6254271
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: G01J

Abstract:
A probe cover of a tympanic thermometer having a probe that has a front end, the probe cover comprising:a base in the form of a ring-type plastic sheet formed with a central opening; anda film sheath portion that is infrared transparent and has an open end and a closed end, wherein the open end is attached to said base, the film sheath portion extending from the central opening can be fitted on the probe of the tympanic thermometer, said film sheath portion comprises a first wall section, a second wall section, and a window between the open end and the closed end, wherein the entire first wall section is formed with a plurality of pleat surfaces and the width of each pleat surface is gradually reduced in the direction from the open end to the closed end, the second wall section is formed with a smooth wall surface, and the window is in the form of a flat closed surface for fitting on the front end of the probe.