Patent Description:
This disclosure relates generally to sensor hubs and, more specifically, to temperature probe hubs.

A temperature probe may be used to sense and/or measure the temperature of a food item as the food item is actively being cooked. For example, a temperature probe inserted into a piece of meat may sense and/or measure the temperature of the meat as the meat is cooked via heat generated by a cooking device (e.g., a grill, an oven, etc.). The temperature probe may include and/or be connected to a probe cable, and the probe cable may include and/or be connected to a jack plug configured to be plugged into a jack of a processing device having an associated display. <CIT> discloses a temperature monitoring system including a sensor assembly and a base unit. The sensor assembly may include a probe, a cable portion, a probe plug, and a logic controller. <CIT> discloses a USB connection system comprising a module structured and operable to receive and retain at least one USB port, a water protected circuit board located remotely from the USB port(s) and electrically and communicatively connected to the USB port(s) and including at least one water drainage channel structured and operable to drain water away from the USB port(s).

When the temperature probe is connected to the processing device, temperature data sensed and/or measured by the temperature probe may be presented on the display of the processing device for viewing by an end user. The temperature data may additionally or alternatively be wirelessly transmitted from the processing device to a remotely located computing and/or communication device (e.g., a smartphone, a tablet, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a server, a wireless access point, etc.) which may subsequently process, display, and/or further transmit the received temperature data or some derivation thereof.

The processing device described above may in some instances be implemented as a temperature probe hub configured to simultaneously receive a plurality of jack plugs of a corresponding plurality of temperature probes. In such implementations, the display of the temperature probe hub is typically configured to present temperature data corresponding to each of the temperature probes that are connected to the temperature probe hub. In some implementations, the display of the temperature probe hub may simultaneously present the temperature data for all of the connected temperature probes. In other implementations, the display of the temperature probe hub may present temperature data for a selected one of the connected temperature probes at any given time, with the selected one of the connected temperature probes being determined based on an input communicated from an end user to the temperature probe hub via a user interface of the temperature probe hub.

Certain examples are shown in the above-identified figures and described in detail below. In describing these examples, like or identical reference numbers are used to identify the same or similar elements. The figures are not necessarily to scale and certain features and certain views of the figures may be shown exaggerated in scale or in schematic for clarity and/or conciseness.

Unless otherwise specified or understood based on their context of use, such descriptors are not intended to impute any meaning of priority or ordering in time but merely as labels for referring to multiple elements or components separately for ease of understanding the disclosed examples.

Temperature probe hubs disclosed herein include features that provide numerous advantages over conventional temperature probe hubs. Temperature probe hubs disclosed herein include one or more drain(s) configured to remove fluid (e.g., from rain, snow, a spilled beverage, etc.) that may enter one or more probe jack(s) of the temperature probe hub. According to the invention, removal of fluid from the probe jack(s) via the drain(s) advantageously prevents the fluid from remaining in the probe jack(s) and/or the housing of the temperature probe hub absent intervention from an end user to remove the fluid.

As an example, temperature probe hubs disclosed herein include a base having a filler configured to move a central (e.g., inwardly located relative to a periphery) portion of the base relative to a peripheral portion of the base in response to a compressive force applied to the filler. In some examples, movement of the central portion of the base via the filler advantageously actuates an internally-located control button of the temperature probe hub to perform one or more control operations (e.g., displaying specific data, powering on, etc.) of the temperature probe hub.

The above-identified features as well as other advantageous features of example temperature probe hubs disclosed herein are further described below in connection with the figures of the application. As used herein, the term "configured" means sized, shaped, arranged, structured, oriented, positioned and/or located. For example, in the context of a first object configured to fit within a second object, the first object is sized, shaped, arranged, structured, oriented, positioned and/or located to fit within the second object.

<FIG> is a first perspective view of an example temperature probe hub <NUM> constructed in accordance with teachings of this disclosure. <FIG> is a second perspective view of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG>. <FIG> is a top view of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. <FIG> is a bottom view of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG>. <FIG> is a first (e.g., front) end view of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG>. <FIG> is a second (e.g., rear) end view of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG>. <FIG> is a first (e.g., left) side view of the temperature probe hub of <FIG>. <FIG> is a second (e.g., right) side view of the temperature probe hub of <FIG>.

The temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> includes an example housing <NUM> formed by an example cap <NUM> and an example base <NUM>. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the housing <NUM> is a contoured rectangular box-shaped structure defined by an example upper wall <NUM>, an example lower wall <NUM>, an example first end wall <NUM>, an example second end wall <NUM>, an example first side wall <NUM>, and an example second side wall <NUM>. As shown in <FIG>, the corners and lower edges defined by the lower wall <NUM>, the first end wall <NUM>, the second end wall <NUM>, the first side wall <NUM>, and the second side wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> are rounded. The upper wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> has a concave downward shape extending from the first end wall <NUM> to the second end wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>, and including an example apex <NUM> located between the first end wall <NUM> and the second end wall <NUM>. In other examples, the housing <NUM> can be shaped in a manner that differs from that shown in <FIG>.

In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the cap <NUM> of the housing <NUM> forms the upper wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>, and the base <NUM> of the housing <NUM> forms the lower wall <NUM>, the first end wall <NUM>, the second end wall <NUM>, the first side wall <NUM>, and the second side wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>. The cap <NUM> is configured to fit within the peripheral boundaries of the base <NUM> as defined by the first end wall <NUM>, the second end wall <NUM>, the first side wall <NUM>, and the second side wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>. In other examples, the cap <NUM> can instead be configured to extend beyond the peripheral boundaries of the base <NUM> as defined by the first end wall <NUM>, the second end wall <NUM>, the first side wall <NUM>, and the second side wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>. In some such other examples, the cap <NUM>, as opposed to the base <NUM>, can form the first end wall <NUM>, the second end wall <NUM>, the first side wall <NUM>, and/or the second side wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>, or one or more portion(s) thereof. For example, the cap <NUM> can include a lip that forms and/or extends downwardly over at least a portion of the first end wall <NUM>, the second end wall <NUM>, the first side wall <NUM>, and/or the second side wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>.

The cap <NUM> of <FIG> includes example probe jack openings <NUM> (e.g., through holes) that are configured to align with corresponding example probe jacks <NUM> located within the housing <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. Each of the probe jack openings <NUM> of the cap <NUM>, and each of the corresponding probe jacks <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> is configured to receive a jack plug of a temperature probe (e.g., a food temperature probe, an ambient temperature probe, etc.) that is configured to be removably coupled and/or removably connected to the temperature probe hub <NUM> via any of the probe jacks <NUM>. The probe jack openings <NUM> of the cap <NUM> of <FIG> further constitute example drain inlets <NUM> for drains that pass and/or extend through the housing <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG>, as further described below. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the cap <NUM> includes four probe jack openings <NUM> and/or drain inlets <NUM>, and the temperature probe hub <NUM> includes four probe jacks <NUM>. In other examples, the temperature probe hub <NUM> can include a different number (e.g., <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, etc.) of probe jacks <NUM>, and the cap <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> can include a corresponding different number of probe jack openings <NUM> and/or drain inlets <NUM>.

The cap <NUM> of <FIG> has an opacity that enables light from one or more light-emitting, light-projecting, and/or light-transferring device(s) located within the housing <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> to be visible (e.g., visible to a user) through the cap <NUM> and/or, more generally, through the upper wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the cap <NUM> includes a first example display region <NUM> and a second example display region <NUM>. As shown in <FIG>, the first display region <NUM> of the cap <NUM> is located between the apex <NUM> of the cap <NUM> and the first end wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>, and the second display region <NUM> of the cap <NUM> is located along the apex <NUM> of the cap <NUM>.

In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the first display region <NUM> of the cap <NUM> is configured to display cooking status information, temperature unit information, connectivity status information, and/or battery status information emitted and/or projected from a display device located within the housing <NUM> at a position beneath the first display region <NUM> of the cap <NUM>. In some examples, the cooking status information displayed at the first display region <NUM> of the cap <NUM> includes a food temperature measured by a temperature probe connected to the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG>, or alternatively includes an estimated remaining cooking time for a food item associated with the temperature probe. In some examples, the temperature unit information displayed at the first display region <NUM> of the cap <NUM> includes a temperature unit icon (e.g., "°F" or "°C") indicating a temperature unit associated with the cooking status information described above. In some examples, the connectivity status information displayed at the first display region <NUM> of the cap <NUM> includes a network connection icon indicating whether and/or to what extent the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> is wirelessly connected to a network (e.g., a Wi-Fi network, a Bluetooth network, etc.). In some examples, the battery status information displayed at the first display region <NUM> of the cap <NUM> includes a battery charge status icon indicating whether and/or to what extent a rechargeable battery of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> is charged.

In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the second display region <NUM> of the cap <NUM> is configured to display probe connection status information and/or probe selection status information emitted and/or projected from one or more arm(s) of a light pipe operatively coupled to one or more corresponding light-emitting diode(s) (LED(s)), with the arm(s) of the light pipe being located within the housing <NUM> at a position beneath the second display region <NUM> of the cap <NUM>. In some examples, the probe connection status information displayed at the second display region <NUM> of the cap <NUM> includes a light-based visual indication that a plug of a temperature probe is connected to a specific one of the probe jacks <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. In some examples, the probe selection status information displayed at the second display region <NUM> of the cap <NUM> includes a light-based visual indication that identifies a specific probe and/or a specific one of the probe jacks <NUM> associated with the cooking status information currently being displayed at the first display region <NUM> of the cap <NUM>.

The base <NUM> of <FIG> includes an example central portion <NUM>, an example peripheral portion <NUM>, and an example filler <NUM>. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> is spatially bounded by the peripheral portion <NUM> of the base <NUM>. The central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> is partially separated from the peripheral portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> by a gap formed between the central portion <NUM> and the peripheral portion <NUM> along three edges of the central portion <NUM> (e.g., the edges of the central portion <NUM> located proximate the first end wall <NUM>, the first side wall <NUM>, and the second side wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>). In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the gap is filled, covered and/or concealed by the filler <NUM> of the base <NUM>. The filler <NUM> extends across the gap and is coupled (e.g., via a tongue-and-groove connection and/or a notch) to both the central portion <NUM> and the peripheral portion <NUM> of the base <NUM>. The filler <NUM> additionally extends downwardly (e.g., in a direction away from the upper wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> and toward the lower wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>) from both the central portion <NUM> and the peripheral portion <NUM> of the base <NUM>. Thus, the filler <NUM> forms a portion of the lower wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> of <FIG>.

In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the filler <NUM> is constructed and/or fabricated from a flexible and/or pliable material (e.g., a thermoplastic polymer). The filler <NUM> flexibly couples and/or flexibly connects the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> to the peripheral portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> along the three edges of the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> at which the above-described gap is formed. In some intended implementations of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG>, the filler <NUM> and/or, more generally, the lower wall <NUM> of the base <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> is placed on and/or is removably coupled to (e.g., via a magnetic connection) a rigid surface of an object (e.g., a side table of a grill). In such implementations, the filler <NUM> is configured to move and/or flex the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> in a first direction (e.g., in a direction moving from the lower wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> toward the upper wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>) in response to a force applied in a second direction opposite the first direction (e.g., in a direction moving from the upper wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> toward the lower wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>) to the cap <NUM> and/or the upper wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>. The above-described movement and/or flexure of the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> causes the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> to contact, compress and/or actuate a control button of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> located (e.g., mounted on a bottom surface of a main board) within the housing <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>.

In some examples, contacting, compressing and/or actuating the control button via the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> for a first period of time causes the temperature probe hub <NUM> (including the light-emitting and/or light projecting devices thereof) to power on. For example, contacting, compressing and/or actuating the control button via the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> for a period of time greater than three seconds while the temperature probe hub <NUM> (including the light-emitting and/or light projecting devices thereof) is powered off may cause the temperature probe hub <NUM> (including the light-emitting and/or light projecting devices thereof) to be powered on.

In some examples, contacting, compressing and/or actuating the control button via the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> for a second period of time different from the first period of time causes the above-described light-emitting and/or light projecting devices of the temperature probe hub <NUM> to present data and/or information associated with a different one of the probe jacks <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG>. For example, contacting, compressing and/or actuating the control button via the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> for a period of time less than three seconds while the light-emitting and/or light projecting devices of the temperature probe hub <NUM> are presenting data and/or information associated with a first one of the probe jacks <NUM> having a first probe operatively coupled thereto may cause the light-emitting and/or light projecting devices of the temperature probe hub <NUM> to present data and/or information associated with a second one of the probe jacks <NUM> having a second probe operatively coupled thereto.

The base <NUM> of <FIG> further includes example drain outlets <NUM> (e.g., through holes) that are configured to align with, and/or to be in fluid communication with, the drain inlets <NUM> of the cap <NUM> of <FIG> described above. Each of the drain outlets <NUM> is in fluid communication with a corresponding one of the drain inlets <NUM> via a drain that passes and/or extends through the housing <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG>, as further described below. For example, fluid (e.g., from rain, snow, a spilled beverage, etc.) received at a first one of the drain inlets <NUM> travels through the first one of the drain inlets <NUM>, through a first one of the drains, and is expelled from the first one of the drains via a first one of the drain outlets <NUM>.

In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the drain outlets <NUM> are formed in the lower wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> at respective locations within the peripheral boundaries of the filler <NUM> of base <NUM>. In other examples, one or more of the drain outlets <NUM> can instead be formed in the lower wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> at a location beyond the peripheral boundaries of the filler <NUM> of base <NUM>. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the base <NUM> includes four drain outlets <NUM>. In other examples, the base <NUM> can include a different number (e.g., <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, etc.) of drain outlets <NUM>. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the number of drain outlets <NUM> is equal to the number of drain inlets <NUM>. In other examples, the number of drain outlets <NUM> can instead be greater than or less than the number of drain inlets <NUM>.

The base <NUM> of <FIG> further includes an example reset opening <NUM> that is configured to receive a pin (e.g., a pointed end of a safety pin, a pointed end of a push pin, an end of a paper clip, etc.). The reset opening <NUM> of the base <NUM> is further configured to align with a reset button of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> located (e.g., mounted on a bottom surface of a main board) within the housing <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> such that a pin inserted into and/or through the reset opening <NUM> can contact, compress and/or actuate the reset button. In some examples, contacting, compressing and/or actuating the reset button via a pin inserted into and/or through the reset opening <NUM> for a first period of time causes the temperature probe hub <NUM> (including the electronic components thereof) to erase and/or clear information stored at the temperature probe hub <NUM> that may be associated with one or more remotely located device(s) with which the temperature probe hub <NUM> has wirelessly communicated. For example, contacting, compressing and/or actuating the reset button via a pin inserted into and/or through the reset opening <NUM> for a period of time greater than three seconds while the temperature probe hub <NUM> (including electronic components thereof) is powered on may cause the temperature probe hub <NUM> to erase and/or clear information stored at the temperature probe hub <NUM> that is associated with a remotely located smartphone with which the temperature probe hub <NUM> has wirelessly communicated.

The base <NUM> of <FIG> further includes an example notch <NUM> formed in and extending across the filler <NUM> of the base <NUM>. The notch <NUM> is configured to enable fluid expelled from the drain outlets <NUM> of the base <NUM> and located within the peripheral boundaries of the filler <NUM> to subsequently pass, flow, and/or be expelled outwardly beyond the peripheral boundaries of the filler <NUM>. In some examples, the passage and/or expulsion of fluid from within the peripheral boundaries of the filler <NUM> via the notch <NUM> relieves and/or prevents the formation of a suction force between the filler <NUM> of the base <NUM> and an object that the base <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> is placed on and/or mounted to. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the notch <NUM> is formed in the filler <NUM> proximate the second end wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>. In other examples, the notch <NUM> can instead be formed in the filler <NUM> proximate the first end wall <NUM>, the first side wall <NUM>, or the second side wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the base <NUM> includes one notch <NUM>. In other examples, the base <NUM> can include a different number (e.g., <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, etc.) of notches configured in a manner substantially similar to the notch <NUM> of <FIG>, and formed in the filler <NUM> at different areas, regions and/or portions thereof.

The base <NUM> of <FIG> further includes an example micro Universal Serial Bus (micro USB) jack opening <NUM> (e.g., a through hole) that is configured to receive and/or align with a micro USB jack <NUM> located within the housing <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. The micro USB jack opening <NUM> of the base <NUM> and/or the micro USB jack <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> is/are configured to receive a micro USB plug of a charging cable that is configured to be removably coupled and/or removably connected to the temperature probe hub <NUM> via the micro USB jack <NUM>. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the micro USB jack opening <NUM> is formed in (and the micro USB jack <NUM> is located at) the second end wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>. In other examples, the micro USB jack opening <NUM> can instead be formed in (and the micro USB jack <NUM> can instead be located at) the upper wall <NUM>, the lower wall <NUM>, the first end wall <NUM>, the first side wall <NUM>, or the second side wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>.

In some examples, a rechargeable battery located within the housing <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> provides electric power to one or more electronic components and/or processing boards of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. In such examples, coupling and/or connecting the micro USB plug of the charging cable to the micro USB jack <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> while a power adapter of the charging cable is coupled and/or connected to a power source (e.g., household power, line power, mains electric power, etc.) causes the rechargeable battery of the temperature probe hub <NUM> to recharge (e.g., to increase its state of charge relative to a current state of charge).

The base <NUM> of <FIG> further includes an example strap opening <NUM> that is configured to receive an end of a strap of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. Coupling and/or connecting the end of the strap to the temperature probe hub <NUM> via the strap opening <NUM> enables the temperature probe hub <NUM> to be hung and/or suspended, via the strap, from an object (e.g., a hook, a knob, etc.) that is configured to fit within an opening of the strap. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the strap opening <NUM> is formed in (and the strap is located at) the first end wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>. In other examples, the strap opening <NUM> can instead be formed in (and the strap can instead be located at) the upper wall <NUM>, the lower wall <NUM>, the second end wall <NUM>, the first side wall <NUM>, or the second side wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>.

<FIG> is a third perspective view of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> including an example strap <NUM> and an example probe jack cover <NUM>. The strap <NUM> of <FIG> is located along the first end wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the strap <NUM> includes an example first end <NUM> and an example loop <NUM>. The first end <NUM> of the strap <NUM> is coupled to the temperature probe hub <NUM> via the strap opening <NUM> described above. The loop <NUM> of the strap <NUM> is configured to slide and/or fit over an object (e.g., a hook, a knob, etc.) such that the temperature probe hub <NUM> can be hung and/or suspended from the object via the strap <NUM>.

The probe jack cover <NUM> of <FIG> is configured to removably cover the probe jack openings <NUM> and/or drain inlets <NUM> of the cap <NUM> of <FIG> described above, and/or to removably cover the probe jacks <NUM> located within the housing <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> described above. For example, when the probe jack cover <NUM> is placed on the cap <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> over the probe jack openings <NUM> and/or drain inlets <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> (e.g., as shown in <FIG>), the probe jack cover <NUM> restricts and/or prevents fluid (e.g., from rain, snow, a spilled beverage, etc.) received at, delivered to and/or accumulating on the cap <NUM> and/or the probe jack cover <NUM> from passing into the probe jacks <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>.

<FIG> is an exploded view of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> including the probe jack cover <NUM> of <FIG>. As shown in <FIG>, the temperature probe hub <NUM> includes the cap <NUM>, the base <NUM>, the probe jacks <NUM>, the micro USB jack <NUM>, and the probe jack cover <NUM> described above in connection with <FIG>, and further includes an example magnet <NUM>, a first example pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) layer <NUM>, an example main board <NUM>, an example battery <NUM>, an example display <NUM>, an example display board <NUM>, a first example ribbon cable <NUM>, an example probe jack board <NUM>, a second example ribbon cable <NUM>, a second example PSA layer <NUM>, an example chassis <NUM>, an example light pipe <NUM>, a third example PSA layer <NUM>, first example fasteners <NUM>, second example fasteners <NUM>, third example fasteners <NUM>, and fourth example fasteners <NUM>.

<FIG> further illustrate the base <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> More specifically, <FIG> is a first perspective view of the base <NUM> of <FIG>. <FIG> is a second perspective view of the base <NUM> of <FIG>. <FIG> is a top view of the base <NUM> of <FIG>. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of the base <NUM> of <FIG> taken along section A-A of <FIG>. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of the base <NUM> of <FIG> taken along section B-B of <FIG>.

As shown in <FIG>, the base <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> includes an example recess <NUM> formed on and/or in an example interior surface <NUM> of the base <NUM> along the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM>. The recess <NUM> of the base <NUM> is configured to receive the magnet <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the base <NUM> includes one recess <NUM>. In other examples, the base <NUM> can include a different number (e.g., <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, etc.) of recesses configured in a manner substantially similar to the recess <NUM>, and formed on the interior surface <NUM> of the base <NUM> at different areas, regions and/or portions thereof.

The magnet <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> is configured to be disposed in the recess <NUM> of the base <NUM> and coupled and/or connected (e.g., bonded) thereto. The magnet <NUM> is configured to removably couple and/or removably connect the temperature probe hub <NUM> to an object having ferromagnetic properties. For example, the magnet <NUM> can removably couple and/or removably connect the temperature probe hub <NUM>, in any orientation (e.g., a horizontal orientation, a vertical orientation, etc.), to a ferromagnetic side table of a grill. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the temperature probe hub <NUM> includes one magnet <NUM>. In other examples, the temperature probe hub <NUM> can include a different number (e.g., <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, etc.) of magnets configured in a manner substantially similar to the magnet <NUM>, and coupled and/or connected (e.g., bonded) to different areas, regions and/or portions of the interior surface <NUM> of the base <NUM>.

As further shown in <FIG>, the base <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> further includes example bosses <NUM>. The bosses <NUM> are formed on the interior surface <NUM> of the base <NUM> along the peripheral portion <NUM> of the base <NUM>. Each one of the bosses <NUM> of the base <NUM> is configured to receive a corresponding one of the fourth fasteners <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>, as further described below. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the base <NUM> includes four bosses <NUM>. In other examples, the base <NUM> can include a different number (e.g., <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, etc.) of bosses <NUM> formed on the interior surface <NUM> of the base <NUM> at different areas, regions and/or portions thereof.

As shown in <FIG> and <FIG>, the base <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> includes an example gap <NUM> formed between the central portion <NUM> and the peripheral portion <NUM> of the base <NUM>. The gap <NUM> is formed along three edges of the central portion <NUM> (e.g., the edges of the central portion <NUM> located proximate the first end wall <NUM>, the first side wall <NUM>, and the second side wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>) of the base <NUM>. The gap <NUM> partially separates the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> from the peripheral portion <NUM> of the base <NUM>. The gap <NUM> is filled, covered and/or concealed by the filler <NUM> of the base <NUM>, which extends across the gap <NUM>. The filler <NUM> is coupled and/or connected to the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> via an example tongue-and-groove connection <NUM>, and is further coupled and/or connected to the peripheral portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> via an example notch <NUM>.

As further shown in <FIG> and <FIG>, the filler <NUM> extends downwardly (e.g., in a direction away from the upper wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> and toward the lower wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>) from both the central portion <NUM> and the peripheral portion <NUM> of the base <NUM>. The filler <NUM> includes an example channel <NUM> that increases the flexibility of the filler <NUM>, and accordingly assists the filler <NUM> in moving the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> upwardly (e.g., in a direction moving from the lower wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> toward the upper wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>) relative to the peripheral portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> in response to a force applied downwardly (e.g., in a direction moving from the upper wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> toward the lower wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>) to the cap <NUM> and/or the upper wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>.

<FIG> further illustrates the first PSA layer <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG>. More specifically, <FIG> is a perspective view of the first PSA layer <NUM> of <FIG>. The first PSA layer <NUM> includes an example first (e.g., lower) surface <NUM>, an example second (e.g., upper) surface <NUM> located opposite the first surface <NUM>, and example drain pipe openings <NUM> (e.g., through holes) extending through the first PSA layer <NUM> from the first surface <NUM> to the second surface <NUM>. The first surface <NUM> and the second surface <NUM> of the first PSA layer <NUM> are coated with PSA that facilitates coupling and/or connecting (e.g., bonding) the first surface <NUM> and the second surface <NUM> of the first PSA layer <NUM> to one or more other structure(s) and/or component(s) of the temperature probe hub <NUM>.

The first surface <NUM> of the first PSA layer <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG> is configured to be coupled and/or connected (e.g., bonded via the PSA) to the interior surface <NUM> of the base <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. The second surface <NUM> of the first PSA layer <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG> is configured to be coupled and/or connected (e.g., bonded via the PSA) to drain pipes formed by the chassis <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>, as further described below. In some examples, the first PSA layer <NUM> reduces the ability of fluid passing through the drain pipes of the chassis <NUM> into the drain outlets <NUM> of the base <NUM> from leaking into other internal areas, regions and/or portions of the housing <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>.

The drain pipe openings <NUM> of the first PSA layer <NUM> correspond in number and spatial distribution to the drain outlets <NUM> of the base <NUM> described above. The drain pipe openings <NUM> of the first PSA layer <NUM> further correspond in number and spatial distribution to the drain pipes of the chassis <NUM>, as further described below. The drain pipe openings <NUM> of the first PSA layer <NUM> are configured to align with the drain outlets <NUM> of the base <NUM> and/or the drain pipes of the chassis <NUM>. As further described below in connection with <FIG>, each of the drain pipe openings <NUM> of the first PSA layer <NUM> circumscribes a corresponding one of the drain pipes of the chassis <NUM>, and/or is in fluid communication with a corresponding one of the drain outlets <NUM> of the base <NUM>.

<FIG> further illustrate the main board <NUM> of <FIG>. More specifically, <FIG> is a first perspective view of the main board <NUM> of <FIG>. <FIG> is a second perspective view of the main board <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. <FIG> a top view of the main board <NUM> of <FIG>, <FIG> and <FIG>. <FIG> is a bottom view of the main board <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. The main board <NUM> includes an example first (e.g., upper) surface <NUM>, an example second (e.g., lower) surface <NUM> located opposite the first surface <NUM>, example drain pipe openings <NUM> (e.g., through holes) extending through the main board <NUM> from the first surface <NUM> to the second surface <NUM>, and example fastener openings <NUM> extending through the main board <NUM> from the first surface <NUM> to the second surface <NUM>. Each one of the fastener openings <NUM> of the main board <NUM> is configured to receive a corresponding one of the third fasteners <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>, as further described below.

The drain pipe openings <NUM> of the main board <NUM> correspond in number and spatial distribution to the drain outlets <NUM> of the base <NUM> and the drain pipe openings <NUM> of the first PSA layer <NUM>, as described above. The drain pipe openings <NUM> of the main board <NUM> further correspond in number and spatial distribution to the drain pipes of the chassis <NUM>, as further described below. The drain pipe openings <NUM> of the main board <NUM> are configured to align with the drain outlets <NUM> of the base <NUM>, the drain pipe openings <NUM> of the first PSA layer <NUM>, and/or the drain pipes of the chassis <NUM>. As further described below in connection with <FIG>, each of the drain pipe openings <NUM> of the main board <NUM> circumscribes a corresponding one of the drain pipes of the chassis <NUM>.

One or more electronic component(s) (e.g., processor(s), microprocessor(s), controller(s), microcontroller(s), transmitter(s), receiver(s), sensor(s), memory device(s), circuit(s), etc.) is/are mounted on and/or connected to the first surface <NUM> and/or the second surface <NUM> of the main board <NUM>. For example, as shown in <FIG>, an example speaker <NUM>, an example battery cable connector <NUM>, and the micro USB jack <NUM> are mounted on and/or connected to the first surface <NUM> of the main board <NUM>. The speaker <NUM> is configured to present audible information associated with use and/or maintenance of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. The battery cable connector <NUM> is configured to receive a first end of a battery cable of the battery <NUM> of <FIG> to operatively couple the battery <NUM> to the main board <NUM>. The micro USB jack <NUM> is configured to receive a micro USB cable to facilitate charging and/or recharging the battery <NUM> of <FIG>.

As further shown in <FIG>, an example control button <NUM>, an example reset button <NUM>, a first example ribbon cable connector <NUM>, and a second example ribbon cable connector <NUM> are mounted on and/or connected to the second surface <NUM> of the main board <NUM>. The control button <NUM> is configured to be actuated (e.g., via movement of the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> relative to the peripheral portion <NUM> of the base <NUM>, as described above) to power on and/or power off the temperature probe hub <NUM>, and/or to cause the above-described light-emitting and/or light projecting devices of the temperature probe hub <NUM> to present data and/or information associated with a different one of the probe jacks <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. The reset button <NUM> is configured to be actuated (e.g., via insertion of a pin in the reset opening <NUM> of the base <NUM>, as described above) to cause the temperature probe hub <NUM> (including the electronic components thereof) to reset and/or restart (e.g., to power off and subsequently power back on according to a reset and/or restart protocol). The first ribbon cable connector <NUM> is configured to receive a first end of the first ribbon cable <NUM> of <FIG> to facilitate operatively coupling the display board <NUM> of <FIG> to the main board <NUM>. The second ribbon cable connector <NUM> is configured to receive a first end of the second ribbon cable <NUM> of <FIG> to facilitate operatively coupling the probe jack board <NUM> of <FIG> to the main board <NUM>.

In some examples, an accelerometer is mounted on and/or connected to the first surface <NUM> or the second surface <NUM> of the main board <NUM>. In such examples, the accelerometer of the temperature probe hub <NUM> can be configured to sense, measure and/or detect the orientation of the main board <NUM> and/or, more generally, the orientation of the temperature probe hub <NUM> relative to the Earth's surface. In some such examples, data sensed, measured and/or detected by the accelerometer may be utilized to determine a display orientation associated with cooking status information to be presented via the display <NUM> of <FIG>, as further described below.

In some examples, one or more communication module(s) (e.g., a Wi-Fi module, a Bluetooth module, etc.) is/are mounted on and/or connected to the first surface <NUM> or the second surface <NUM> of the main board <NUM>. In such examples, the communication module(s) of the temperature probe hub <NUM> can be configured to transmit and/or receive data (e.g., cooking status information) to and/or from a remotely located computing and/or communication device (e.g., a smartphone, a tablet, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a server, a wireless access point, etc.).

In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the battery <NUM> is a rechargeable battery that is configured to be charged and/or recharged via the micro USB jack <NUM>, as described above. The battery <NUM> of <FIG> is configured to power one or more electronic component(s) and/or processing board(s) of the temperature probe hub <NUM> including, for example, the main board <NUM>, the display board <NUM>, and the probe jack board <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>, and electronic components mounted thereon and/or connected thereto.

<FIG> further illustrate the display <NUM> and the display board <NUM> of <FIG>. More specifically, <FIG> is a first perspective view of the display <NUM> mounted on the display board <NUM> of <FIG>. <FIG> is a second perspective view of the display <NUM> mounted on the display board <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. <FIG> is a top view of the display <NUM> mounted on the display board <NUM> of <FIG>, <FIG>. The display <NUM> includes an example display interface <NUM>. The display board <NUM> includes an example first (e.g., upper) surface <NUM>, an example second (e.g., lower) surface <NUM> located opposite the first surface <NUM>, and example fastener openings <NUM> (e.g., through holes) extending through the display board <NUM> from the first surface <NUM> to the second surface <NUM>. Each one of the fastener openings <NUM> of the display board <NUM> is configured to receive a corresponding one of the first fasteners <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>, as further described below.

The display <NUM> is positioned and/or located on the first surface <NUM> of the display board <NUM>. As shown in <FIG>, the display <NUM> is mounted on and/or connected to the display board <NUM> via example data pins <NUM> that extend from the display <NUM> through the display board <NUM>. The display board <NUM> further includes an example ribbon cable connector <NUM> mounted on and/or connected to the second surface <NUM> of the display board <NUM>. The ribbon cable connector <NUM> is configured to receive a second end of the first ribbon cable <NUM> of <FIG> to facilitate operatively coupling the display board <NUM> of <FIG> to the main board <NUM>. As described above, the first end of the first ribbon cable <NUM> of <FIG> is configured to be connected to the first ribbon cable connector <NUM> of the main board <NUM>. The first ribbon cable <NUM> operatively couples the display board <NUM> to the main board <NUM> when the first end of the first ribbon cable <NUM> is connected to the first ribbon cable connector <NUM> of the main board <NUM> and the second end of the first ribbon cable <NUM> is connected to the ribbon cable connector <NUM> of the display board <NUM>.

The display interface <NUM> of the display <NUM> is configured to present visual information (e.g., cooking status information, connectivity status information, battery status information, etc.) to a user. As shown in <FIG>, the display interface <NUM> of the display <NUM> includes four example numeric outputs <NUM>, two example decimal outputs <NUM>, an example colon output <NUM>, two example temperature unit outputs <NUM>, an example connectivity status output <NUM>, and an example battery status output <NUM>, each of which is selectively displayable. Each of the four numeric outputs <NUM> has nine selectively-displayable segments.

The display <NUM> is configured such that no more than one of the two decimal outputs <NUM>, and no more than one of the two temperature unit outputs <NUM>, will be displayed (e.g., illuminated) via the display interface <NUM> at any given time. The display <NUM> is further configured such that the decimal output(s) <NUM> and the colon output <NUM> will not be simultaneously displayed (e.g., illuminated) via the display interface <NUM>. For example, the decimal output(s) <NUM> may be displayed in connection with the display interface <NUM> of the display <NUM> presenting food temperature information (e.g., a temperature of "<NUM>"), and the colon output <NUM> may be displayed in connection with the display interface <NUM> of the display <NUM> presenting cooking time information (e.g., a remaining cooking time of "<NUM>:<NUM>").

The numeric outputs <NUM>, the decimal outputs <NUM>, the colon output <NUM>, and the temperature unit outputs <NUM> of the display interface <NUM> are respectively configured to enable the display interface <NUM> and/or, more generally, the display <NUM> to be multi-directional and/or reversible. For example, when the temperature probe hub <NUM> is positioned in a first orientation in which the second end wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> is elevated above the first end wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>, the display <NUM> causes the display interface <NUM> to orient presented information in a first orientation (e.g., right side up and readable running left to right from the connectivity status output <NUM> toward the battery status output <NUM>). When the temperature probe hub <NUM> is positioned in a second orientation in which the first end wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> is elevated above the second end wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>, the display <NUM> causes the display interface <NUM> to orient presented information in a second orientation (e.g., right side up and readable running left to right from the battery status output <NUM> toward the connectivity status output <NUM>) that is flipped and/or reversed relative to the first orientation described above. Information projected, presented and/or displayed by the display interface <NUM> of the display <NUM> is projected, presented and/or displayed at the first display region <NUM> of the cap <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>.

<FIG> further illustrate the probe jacks <NUM> mounted on the probe jack board <NUM> of <FIG>. More specifically, <FIG> is a first perspective view of the probe jacks <NUM> mounted on the probe jack board <NUM> of <FIG>. <FIG> is a second perspective view of the probe jacks <NUM> mounted on the probe jack board <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. The probe jack board <NUM> includes an example first surface <NUM> and an example second surface <NUM> located opposite the first surface <NUM>. The probe jacks <NUM> are positioned and/or located on the first surface <NUM> of the probe jack board <NUM>.

The probe jack board <NUM> further includes example light-emitting diodes (LEDs) <NUM> mounted on and/or connected to the second surface <NUM> of the probe jack board <NUM>. The LEDs <NUM> correspond in number and spatial distribution to the probe jacks <NUM>. In some examples, each of the LEDs <NUM> is configured to illuminate in response to a probe jack being inserted into a corresponding one of the probe jacks <NUM> aligned with the one of the LEDs <NUM>. In other examples, each of the LEDs <NUM> is additionally or alternatively configured to illuminate in response to an instruction and/or command provided by the probe jack board <NUM>.

The probe jack board <NUM> further includes an example ribbon cable connector <NUM> mounted on and/or connected to the second surface <NUM> of the probe jack board <NUM>. The ribbon cable connector <NUM> is configured to receive a second end of the second ribbon cable <NUM> of <FIG> to facilitate operatively coupling the probe jack board <NUM> of <FIG> to the main board <NUM>. As described above, the first end of the second ribbon cable <NUM> of <FIG> is configured to be connected to the second ribbon cable connector <NUM> of the main board <NUM>. The second ribbon cable <NUM> operatively couples the probe jack board <NUM> to the main board <NUM> when the first end of the second ribbon cable <NUM> is connected to the second ribbon cable connector <NUM> of the main board <NUM> and the second end of the second ribbon cable <NUM> is connected to the ribbon cable connector <NUM> of the probe jack board <NUM>.

The probe jack board <NUM> further includes example swage nuts <NUM> mounted on and/or connected to the second surface <NUM> of the probe jack board <NUM>. Each one of the swage nuts <NUM> of the probe jack board <NUM> is configured to receive a corresponding one of the second fasteners <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>, as further described below. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the probe jack board <NUM> includes two swage nuts <NUM>. In other examples, the probe jack board <NUM> can include a different number (e.g., <NUM>, <NUM>, etc.) of swage nuts <NUM>.

The probe jack board <NUM> further includes example fastener openings <NUM> (e.g., through holes) extending through the probe jack board <NUM> from the first surface <NUM> to the second surface <NUM>, with each of the fastener openings <NUM> additionally extending through a corresponding one of the swage nuts <NUM> of the probe jack board <NUM>. Thus, the fastener openings <NUM> of the probe jack board <NUM> correspond in number and spatial distribution to the swage nuts <NUM> of the probe jack board <NUM>. Each one of the fastener openings <NUM> of the probe jack board <NUM> is configured to receive a corresponding one of the second fasteners <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>, as further described below.

<FIG> further illustrate the second PSA layer <NUM> of <FIG>. More specifically, <FIG> is a first perspective view of the second PSA layer <NUM> of <FIG>. <FIG> is a second perspective view of the second PSA layer <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. The second PSA layer <NUM> includes an example first surface <NUM>, an example second surface <NUM> located opposite the first surface <NUM>, example probe jack receptacle cutouts <NUM> extending through the second PSA layer <NUM> from the first surface <NUM> to the second surface <NUM>, and example fastener openings <NUM> (e.g., through holes) extending through the second PSA layer <NUM> from the first surface <NUM> to the second surface <NUM>. The first surface <NUM> and the second surface <NUM> of the second PSA layer <NUM> are coated with PSA that facilitates coupling and/or connecting (e.g., bonding) the first surface <NUM> and the second surface <NUM> of the second PSA layer <NUM> to one or more other structure(s) and/or component(s) of the temperature probe hub <NUM>.

The first surface <NUM> of the second PSA layer <NUM> of <FIG>, <FIG> is configured to be coupled and/or connected (e.g., bonded via the PSA) to the first surface <NUM> of the probe jack board <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. The second surface <NUM> of the second PSA layer <NUM> of <FIG>, <FIG> is configured to be coupled and/or connected (e.g., bonded via the PSA) to probe jack receptacles formed by the chassis <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>, as further described below. In some examples, the second PSA layer <NUM> reduces the ability of fluid passing through the probe jack receptacles of the chassis <NUM> from leaking into other internal areas, regions and/or portions of the housing <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>.

The probe jack receptacle cutouts <NUM> of the second PSA layer <NUM> correspond in number and spatial distribution to the probe jacks <NUM> mounted on and/or connected to the probe jack board <NUM>, as described above. The probe jack receptacle cutouts <NUM> of the second PSA layer <NUM> further correspond in number and spatial distribution to the probe jack receptacles of the chassis <NUM>, as further described below. The probe jack receptacle cutouts <NUM> of the second PSA layer <NUM> are configured to align with the probe jacks <NUM> of the probe jack board <NUM> and/or the probe jack receptacles of the chassis <NUM>. The fastener openings <NUM> of the second PSA layer <NUM> correspond in number and spatial distribution to the fastener openings <NUM> of the probe jack board <NUM>, as described above. The fastener openings <NUM> of the second PSA layer <NUM> are configured to align with the fastener openings <NUM> of the probe jack board <NUM>.

<FIG> further illustrate the chassis <NUM> of <FIG>. More specifically, <FIG> is a first perspective view of the chassis <NUM> of <FIG>. <FIG> is a second perspective view of the chassis <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. <FIG> is a top view of the chassis <NUM> of <FIG>, <FIG> and <FIG>. <FIG> is a bottom view of the chassis <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. <FIG> is a side view of the chassis <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. <FIG> is an end view of the chassis <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. The chassis <NUM> includes an example first (e.g., upper) surface <NUM>, an example second (e.g., lower) surface <NUM> located opposite the first surface <NUM>, and an example display opening <NUM> (e.g., a through hole) extending through the chassis <NUM> from the first surface <NUM> to the second surface <NUM>. The display opening <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> corresponds in spatial location to the display <NUM>, as described above. The display opening <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> is configured to align with and/or to receive the display <NUM>. For example, the display opening <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> can circumscribe the display <NUM>.

The chassis <NUM> further includes example probe jack receptacles <NUM> extending downwardly from the second surface <NUM> of the chassis <NUM>. The probe jack receptacles <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> correspond in number and spatial distribution to the probe jacks <NUM> connected to the probe jack board <NUM>, as described above. For example, each one of the probe jack receptacles <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> is configured to align with and/or to receive a corresponding one of the probe jacks <NUM> connected to the probe jack board <NUM>. The probe jack receptacles <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> further correspond in number and spatial distribution to the probe jack openings <NUM> and/or drain inlets <NUM> of the cap <NUM>, as described above. The probe jack receptacles <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> are configured to align with and/or to be in fluid communication with the probe jack openings <NUM> and/or drain inlets <NUM> of the cap <NUM>, and/or the probe jacks <NUM> connected to the probe jack board <NUM>.

The chassis <NUM> further includes example fastener supports <NUM> formed in the chassis <NUM> at a location below the second surface <NUM> of the chassis <NUM>. The fastener supports <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> correspond in number and spatial distribution to the swage nuts <NUM> connected to the probe jack board <NUM>, as described above. For example, each one of the fastener supports <NUM> is configured to align with a corresponding one of the swage nuts <NUM> connected to the probe jack board <NUM>. Furthermore, each one of the fastener supports <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> is configured to receive a corresponding one of the second fasteners <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>, as further described below. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the chassis <NUM> includes two fastener supports <NUM>. In other examples, the chassis <NUM> can include a different number (e.g., <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, etc.) of fastener supports <NUM>.

The chassis <NUM> further includes example light pipe leg openings <NUM> (e.g., through holes) extending through the chassis <NUM> from the first surface <NUM> to the second surface <NUM>. The light pipe leg openings <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> correspond in number and spatial distribution to legs of the light pipe <NUM> of <FIG>, as further described below. The light pipe leg openings <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> are configured to align with and/or to receive legs of the light pipe <NUM> of <FIG>, as further described below. For example, each one of the light pipe leg openings <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> can circumscribe a corresponding one of the legs of the light pipe <NUM>.

The chassis <NUM> further includes example light pipe arm openings <NUM> (e.g., through holes) extending through the chassis <NUM> from the first surface <NUM> to the second surface <NUM>. The light pipe arm openings <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> correspond in number and spatial distribution to arms of the light pipe <NUM> of <FIG>, as further described below. The light pipe arm openings <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> are configured to align with and/or to receive arms of the light pipe <NUM> of <FIG>, as further described below. For example, each one of the light pipe arm openings <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> can circumscribe a corresponding one of the arms of the light pipe <NUM>.

The chassis <NUM> further includes an example battery support <NUM> extending downwardly from the second surface <NUM> of the chassis <NUM>. The battery support <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> is configured to receive the battery <NUM> of <FIG>, and is further configured to support, hold, and/or otherwise fix the location of the battery <NUM> relative to the chassis <NUM> and/or within the housing <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>.

The chassis <NUM> further includes example drain pipes <NUM> extending downwardly from the probe jack receptacles <NUM> of the chassis <NUM>. The drain pipes <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> correspond in number and spatial distribution to the probe jack receptacles <NUM> of the chassis, as described above. The drain pipes <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> further correspond in number and spatial distribution to the probe jack openings <NUM> and/or drain inlets <NUM> of the cap <NUM>, to the probe jacks <NUM> connected to the probe jack board <NUM>, to the drain pipe openings <NUM> of the main board <NUM>, to the drain pipe openings <NUM> of the first PSA layer <NUM>, and/or to the drain outlets <NUM> of the base <NUM>, as described above. The drain pipes <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> are configured to align with and/or to be in fluid communication with the probe jack openings <NUM> and/or drain inlets <NUM> of the cap <NUM>, the probe jacks <NUM> connected to the probe jack board <NUM>, the drain pipe openings <NUM> of the main board <NUM>, the drain pipe openings <NUM> of the first PSA layer <NUM>, and/or the drain outlets <NUM> of the base <NUM>.

The chassis <NUM> further includes first example bosses <NUM>, second example bosses <NUM>, and third example bosses <NUM>, all extending downwardly from the second surface <NUM> of the chassis <NUM>. Each one of the first bosses <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> is configured to receive a corresponding one of the first fasteners <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>, as further described below. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the chassis <NUM> includes two first bosses <NUM>. In other examples, the chassis <NUM> can include a different number (e.g., <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, etc.) of first bosses <NUM>. Each one of the second bosses <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> is configured to receive a corresponding one of the third fasteners <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>, as further described below. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the chassis <NUM> includes six second bosses <NUM>. In other examples, the chassis <NUM> can include a different number (e.g., <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, etc.) of second bosses <NUM>. Each one of the third bosses <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> is configured to receive a corresponding one of the fourth fasteners <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>, as further described below. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, the chassis <NUM> includes four third bosses <NUM>. In other examples, the chassis <NUM> can include a different number (e.g., <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, etc.) of third bosses <NUM>.

<FIG> further illustrate the light pipe <NUM> of <FIG>. More specifically, <FIG> is a first perspective view of the light pipe <NUM> of <FIG>. <FIG> is a second perspective view of the light pipe <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. The light pipe <NUM> includes an example base <NUM>, example legs <NUM> extending from the base <NUM>, and example arms <NUM> extending from the base <NUM>. The legs <NUM> of the light pipe <NUM> correspond in number and spatial distribution to the LEDs <NUM> of the probe jack board <NUM>, as described above. The legs <NUM> of the light pipe <NUM> are configured to align with the LEDs <NUM> of the probe jack board <NUM> to transfer and/or project light produced by the LEDs <NUM>. Light transferred to and/or projected to the legs <NUM> of the light pipe <NUM> is projected and/or displayed at the second display region <NUM> of the cap <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>.

The light pipe <NUM> is configured to be positioned and/or located within the chassis <NUM> such that an example contoured face <NUM> of each leg <NUM> of the light pipe <NUM> projects outwardly from the chassis <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> in a direction toward the third PSA layer <NUM> and/or the cap <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. Each of the legs <NUM> of the light pipe <NUM> is configured to be positioned and/or located in a corresponding one of the light pipe leg openings <NUM> of the chassis <NUM>, and each of the arms <NUM> of the light pipe <NUM> is configured to be positioned and/or located in a corresponding one of the light pipe arm openings <NUM> of the chassis <NUM>.

<FIG> further illustrate the third PSA layer <NUM> of <FIG>. More specifically, <FIG> is a first perspective view of the third PSA layer <NUM> of <FIG>. <FIG> is a second perspective view of the third PSA layer <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. The third PSA layer <NUM> includes an example first (e.g., upper) surface <NUM>, an example second (e.g., lower) surface <NUM> located opposite the first surface <NUM>, example drain inlet openings <NUM> (e.g., through holes) extending through the third PSA layer <NUM> from the first surface <NUM> to the second surface <NUM>, an example display opening <NUM> (e.g., a through hole) extending through the third PSA layer <NUM> from the first surface <NUM> to the second surface <NUM>, and example light pipe leg openings <NUM> (e.g., through holes) extending through the third PSA layer <NUM> from the first surface <NUM> to the second surface <NUM>. The first surface <NUM> and the second surface <NUM> of the third PSA layer <NUM> are coated with PSA that facilitates coupling and/or connecting (e.g., bonding) the first surface <NUM> and the second surface <NUM> of the third PSA layer <NUM> to one or more other structure(s) and/or component(s) of the temperature probe hub <NUM>.

The first surface <NUM> of the third PSA layer <NUM> of <FIG>, <FIG> is configured to be coupled and/or connected (e.g., bonded via the PSA) to the cap <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. The second surface <NUM> of the third PSA layer <NUM> of <FIG>, <FIG> is configured to be coupled and/or connected (e.g., bonded via the PSA) to the chassis <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. In some examples, the third PSA layer <NUM> reduces the ability of fluid passing through the probe jack openings <NUM> and/or drain inlets <NUM> of the cap <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> from leaking into other internal areas, regions and/or portions of the housing <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. In some examples, the third PSA layer <NUM> reduces the ability of fluid from entering the housing <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> at edge locations between the cap <NUM> and the base <NUM> of the housing <NUM>. In some examples, the third PSA layer <NUM> reduces the ability of light projecting from one of the legs <NUM> of the light pipe <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> from leaking and/or passing to other ones of the legs <NUM> of the light pipe <NUM>.

The drain inlet openings <NUM> of the third PSA layer <NUM> correspond in number and spatial distribution to the drain inlet <NUM> of the cap <NUM>, as described above. The drain inlet openings <NUM> of the third PSA layer <NUM> are configured to align with and/or to receive the probe jack openings <NUM> and/or the drain inlets <NUM> of the cap <NUM>. For example, each one of the drain inlet openings <NUM> of the third PSA layer <NUM> can circumscribe a corresponding one of the probe jack openings <NUM> and/or drain inlets <NUM> of the cap <NUM>. The display opening <NUM> of the third PSA layer <NUM> corresponds in spatial location to the display <NUM>, as described above. The display opening <NUM> of the third PSA layer <NUM> is configured to align with and/or to receive the display <NUM>. For example, the display opening <NUM> of the third PSA layer <NUM> can circumscribe the display <NUM>. The light pipe leg openings <NUM> of the third PSA layer <NUM> correspond in number and spatial distribution to the legs <NUM> of the light pipe <NUM>, as described above. The light pipe leg openings <NUM> of the third PSA layer <NUM> are configured to align with and/or to receive the legs <NUM> of the light pipe <NUM>. For example, each one of the light pipe leg openings <NUM> of the third PSA layer <NUM> can circumscribe a corresponding one of the legs <NUM> of the light pipe <NUM>.

<FIG> further illustrate the cap <NUM> of the temperature probe hub of <FIG>. More specifically, <FIG> is a first perspective view of the cap <NUM> of <FIG>. <FIG> is a second perspective view of the cap <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. The cap <NUM> includes an example first (e.g., upper) surface <NUM> and an example second (e.g., lower) surface <NUM> located opposite the first surface <NUM>. The cap <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> is bonded to the chassis <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> via the third PSA layer <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> described above. For example, the second surface <NUM> of the cap <NUM> is bonded to the first surface <NUM> of the third PSA layer <NUM>, and the second surface <NUM> of the third PSA layer <NUM> is bonded to the first surface <NUM> of the chassis <NUM>. The cap <NUM> further includes the first display region <NUM> and the second display region <NUM>, as described above. The first display region <NUM> of the cap <NUM> is configured to align with the display opening <NUM> of the third PSA layer <NUM>, and/or with the display <NUM>. The second display region <NUM> of the cap is configured to align with the light pipe leg openings <NUM> of the third PSA layer <NUM>, and/or with the legs <NUM> of the light pipe <NUM>.

The first example fasteners <NUM> of <FIG> are configured to fasten, couple and/or connect the display board <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> to the chassis <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. More specifically, each one of the first fasteners <NUM> is configured to pass through a corresponding one of the fastener openings <NUM> of the display board <NUM> and into a corresponding one of the first bosses <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> to fasten, couple and/or connect the display board <NUM> to the chassis <NUM>.

The second example fasteners <NUM> of <FIG> are configured to fasten, couple and/or connect the probe jack board <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> to the chassis <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. More specifically, each one of the second fasteners <NUM> is configured to pass through a corresponding one of the fastener openings <NUM> of the second PSA layer <NUM>, through a corresponding one of the fastener openings <NUM> of the probe jack board <NUM>, and into a corresponding one of the fastener supports <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> to fasten, couple and/or connect the probe jack board <NUM> to the chassis <NUM>.

The third example fasteners <NUM> of <FIG> are configured to fasten, couple and/or connect the main board <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> to the chassis <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. More specifically, each one of the third fasteners <NUM> is configured to pass through a corresponding one of the fastener openings <NUM> of the main board <NUM> and into a corresponding one of the second bosses <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> to fasten, couple and/or connect the main board <NUM> to the chassis <NUM>.

The fourth example fasteners <NUM> of <FIG> are configured to fasten, couple and/or connect the chassis <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> to the base <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. More specifically, each one of the fourth fasteners <NUM> is configured to pass through a corresponding one of the third bosses <NUM> of the chassis <NUM> and into a corresponding one of the bosses <NUM> of the base <NUM> to fasten, couple and/or connect the chassis <NUM> to the base <NUM>.

<FIG> further illustrate the probe jack cover <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. More specifically, <FIG> is a first perspective view of the probe jack cover <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>. <FIG> is a second perspective view of the probe jack cover <NUM> of <FIG>, <FIG> and <FIG>. The probe jack cover <NUM> of <FIG> is configured to removably cover the probe jack openings <NUM> and/or drain inlets <NUM> of the cap <NUM>, and/or to removably cover the probe jacks <NUM> located within the housing <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. When the probe jack cover <NUM> is placed on the cap <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> over the probe jack openings <NUM> and/or drain inlets <NUM>, the probe jack cover <NUM> restricts and/or prevents fluid (e.g., from rain, snow, a spilled beverage, etc.) received at, delivered to and/or accumulating on the cap <NUM> and/or the probe jack cover <NUM> from passing into the probe jacks <NUM>.

The probe jack cover <NUM> includes an example first (e.g., upper) surface <NUM> and an example second (e.g., lower) surface <NUM> located opposite the first surface <NUM>. The probe jack cover <NUM> further includes example recesses <NUM> formed on the second surface <NUM> of the probe jack cover <NUM>. The recesses <NUM> of the probe jack cover <NUM> correspond in number and spatial distribution to the drain inlets <NUM> of the cap <NUM> described above. The recesses <NUM> of the probe jack cover <NUM> are configured to align with and/or to receive the drain inlets <NUM> of the cap <NUM>. The probe jack cover <NUM> further includes example plugs <NUM> that extend outwardly from the recesses <NUM> in a direction away from the second surface of the probe jack cover <NUM>. The plugs <NUM> of the probe jack cover <NUM> correspond in number and spatial distribution to the probe jack openings <NUM> and/or the probe jacks <NUM> described above. The plugs <NUM> of the probe jack cover <NUM> are configured to align with and/or to plug the probe jack openings <NUM> and/or the probe jacks <NUM> to restrict and/or prevent fluid (e.g., from rain, snow, a spilled beverage, etc.) received at, delivered to and/or accumulating on the cap <NUM> and/or the probe jack cover <NUM> from passing into the probe jacks <NUM>.

<FIG> is a top view of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> with the display <NUM> and the light pipe <NUM> in example non-illuminated states. More specifically, as shown in <FIG>, none of the numeric outputs <NUM>, the decimal outputs <NUM>, the colon output <NUM>, the temperature unit outputs <NUM>, the connectivity status output <NUM>, and the battery status output <NUM> of the display interface <NUM> of the display <NUM> are illuminated. As further shown in <FIG>, none of the legs <NUM> of the light pipe <NUM> are illuminated. In some examples, the non-illuminated states of the display <NUM> and/or the light pipe <NUM> shown in <FIG> may occur when the temperature probe hub <NUM> is powered off, and/or when the temperature probe hub <NUM> is powered on and in a dormant (e.g., sleep) state intended to conserve battery energy.

<FIG> is a top view of the temperature probe hub of <FIG> and <FIG> with the display <NUM> and the light pipe <NUM> in example illuminated states. More specifically, as shown in <FIG>, four of the numeric outputs <NUM>, one of the decimal outputs <NUM>, one of the temperature unit outputs <NUM>, the connectivity status output <NUM>, and the battery status output <NUM> of the display interface <NUM> of the display <NUM> are illuminated. As further shown in <FIG>, one of the legs <NUM> of the light pipe <NUM> is illuminated. In some examples, the illuminated states of the display <NUM> and/or the light pipe <NUM> shown in <FIG> may occur in response to a temperature probe being initially connected to the one of the probe jacks <NUM> that is aligned with the illuminated one of the legs <NUM> of the light pipe <NUM>, and/or in response to a user input indicting that an output of cooking status information associated with a temperature probe that is connected to the one of the probe jacks <NUM> that is aligned with the illuminated one of the legs <NUM> of the light pipe <NUM> is to be presented and/or displayed,.

<FIG> is an example food temperature probe <NUM> configured to be implemented with the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG>. The food temperature probe <NUM> of <FIG> includes an example probe shaft <NUM> having an example free end <NUM>. The free end <NUM> of the probe shaft <NUM> has a pointed and/or spiked tip that facilitates inserting the probe shaft <NUM>, free end <NUM> first, into an item of food (e.g., a piece of meat). The food temperature probe <NUM> of <FIG> further includes an example probe cable <NUM> connected to the probe shaft <NUM>, and an example jack plug <NUM> that is configured to be plugged into any one of the probe jacks <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. The probe cable <NUM> of the food temperature probe <NUM> of <FIG> can be of any length. The temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> is configured to connect to and/or monitor multiple ones (e.g., <NUM>, <NUM> or <NUM>) of the food temperature probe <NUM> of <FIG> at any given time.

<FIG> is an example ambient temperature probe <NUM> configured to be implemented with the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG>. The ambient temperature probe <NUM> of <FIG> includes an example probe shaft <NUM> having an example free end <NUM>. The free end <NUM> of the probe shaft <NUM> has a rounded tip that is not intended for insertion into an item of food. The ambient temperature probe <NUM> of <FIG> further includes an example probe cable <NUM> connected to the probe shaft <NUM>, and an example jack plug <NUM> that is configured to be plugged into any one of the probe jacks <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. The probe cable <NUM> of the ambient temperature probe <NUM> of <FIG> can be of any length. The ambient temperature probe <NUM> of <FIG> further includes an example clip <NUM> connected to the probe shaft <NUM>, with the clip <NUM> being configured to be connected to a grate and/or rack of a cooking device (e.g., a grill, an oven, etc.) to fix the position of the probe shaft <NUM> within a cooking chamber of the cooking device. The temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> is configured to connect to and/or monitor the ambient temperature probe <NUM> of <FIG> concurrently with one or more (e.g., <NUM>, <NUM> or <NUM>) of the food temperature probe <NUM> of <FIG>.

In some examples, the temperature probe hub <NUM> is configured to determine a remaining cooking time for an item of food connected to the food temperature probe <NUM> of <FIG> by comparing food temperature data obtained from the food temperature probe <NUM> of <FIG> connected to the temperature probe hub <NUM> with ambient temperature data (e.g., cooking chamber temperature data) obtained from the ambient temperature probe <NUM> of <FIG> connected to the temperature probe hub <NUM>. The calculated remaining cooking time of the item of food can subsequently be presented and/or displayed via the display interface <NUM> of the display <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>.

<FIG> further illustrate example drains of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG>. <FIG> is a perspective cross-sectional view of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> taken along section C-C of <FIG>. <FIG> is a perspective cross-sectional view of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>taken along section D-D of <FIG>. <FIG> is a first perspective cross-sectional view of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG>, <FIG>and <FIG> taken along section E-E of <FIG>. <FIG> is a second perspective cross-sectional view of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>taken along section E-E of <FIG>. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG> taken along section F-F of <FIG>. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG> taken along section G-G of <FIG>.

In the illustrated example of <FIG> the temperature probe hub <NUM> includes four drains extending through the housing <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. In other examples, the temperature probe hub <NUM> can includes a different number (e.g., <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, etc.) of drains extending through the housing <NUM> of the temperature probe hub. Each drain of the temperature probe hub <NUM> includes a probe jack opening <NUM> and/or drain inlet <NUM>, a probe jack receptacle <NUM> aligned with and/or in fluid communication with the probe jack opening <NUM> and/or drain inlet <NUM>, a drain pipe <NUM> aligned with and/or in fluid communication with the probe jack receptacle <NUM>, and a drain outlet <NUM> aligned with and/or in fluid communication with the drain pipe <NUM>. A probe jack <NUM> is positioned and/or located within the probe jack receptacle <NUM> of the drain, and is in fluid communication therewith. In the illustrated example of <FIG>, fluid (e.g., from rain, snow, a spilled beverage, etc.) received at a probe jack opening <NUM> and/or drain inlet <NUM> of a drain of the temperature probe hub <NUM> travels through the drain inlet <NUM> to a probe jack receptacle <NUM> of the drain and/or a probe jack <NUM> located within the probe jack receptacle <NUM> of the drain, through the probe jack <NUM> and/or the probe jack receptacle <NUM> to a drain pipe <NUM> of the drain, through the drain pipe <NUM> to a drain outlet <NUM> of the drain, and from the drain outlet <NUM> out of the temperature probe hub <NUM>.

In some examples the probe jack opening <NUM> and/or drain inlet <NUM> of the drain is formed by and/or within the cap <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>, the probe jack receptacle <NUM> of the drain is formed by and/or within the chassis <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>, the drain pipe <NUM> of the drain is formed by and/or within the chassis <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>, and the drain outlet <NUM> of the drain is formed by and/or within the base <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. In some examples, the probe jack opening <NUM> and/or drain inlet <NUM> of the drain extends through the third PSA layer <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> such that a drain inlet opening of the third PSA layer <NUM> (e.g., one of the drain inlet openings <NUM> described above) circumscribes the probe jack opening <NUM> and/or drain inlet <NUM>, and/or, more generally, circumscribes the drain. In some examples, the drain pipe <NUM> of the drain extends through the main board <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> such that a drain pipe opening of the main board <NUM> (e.g., one of the drain pipe openings <NUM> described above) circumscribes the drain pipe <NUM>, and/or, more generally, circumscribes the drain. In some examples, the drain pipe <NUM> of the drain extends through the first PSA layer <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> such that a drain pipe opening of the first PSA layer <NUM> (e.g., one of the drain pipe openings <NUM> described above) circumscribes the drain pipe <NUM>, and/or, more generally, circumscribes the drain.

<FIG> further illustrate movement of the filler <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> between an uncompressed state and a compressed state. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> taken along section E-E of <FIG> showing the filler <NUM> in an uncompressed state. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG> taken along section H-H of <FIG> showing the filler <NUM> in an uncompressed state. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG>, <FIG>and <FIG> taken along section E-E of <FIG> showing the filler <NUM> in a compressed state. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of the temperature probe hub <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG> taken along section H-H of <FIG> showing the filler <NUM> in a compressed state.

When the filler <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> is in the uncompressed state shown in <FIG>, the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> of the housing <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> fails to contact, compress and/or actuate the control button <NUM> mounted and/or connected to the lower surface of the main board <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. The filler <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM> transitions from the uncompressed state shown in <FIG> to the compressed state shown in <FIG> in response to a force applied in a direction moving from the upper wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> toward the lower wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>) to the cap <NUM> and/or the upper wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>. More specifically, as shown in <FIG>, the filler <NUM> moves and/or flexes the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> in a first direction (e.g., in a direction moving from the lower wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> toward the upper wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>) in response to a force applied in a second direction opposite the first direction (e.g., in a direction moving from the upper wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> toward the lower wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>) to the cap <NUM> and/or the upper wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>. The above-described movement and/or flexure of the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> causes the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> to contact, compress and/or actuate the control button <NUM> mounted and/or connected to the lower surface of the main board <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>.

In some examples, contacting, compressing and/or actuating the control button <NUM> via the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> (e.g., as shown in <FIG>) for a first period of time causes the temperature probe hub <NUM> (including the light-emitting and/or light projecting devices thereof) to power on. For example, contacting, compressing and/or actuating the control button <NUM> via the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> for a period of time greater than three seconds while the temperature probe hub <NUM> (including the light-emitting and/or light projecting devices thereof) is powered off may cause the temperature probe hub <NUM> (including the light-emitting and/or light projecting devices thereof) to be powered on.

In some examples, contacting, compressing and/or actuating the control button <NUM> via the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> for a second period of time different from the first period of time causes the above-described light-emitting and/or light projecting devices of the temperature probe hub <NUM> to present data and/or information associated with a different one of the probe jacks <NUM> of the temperature probe hub <NUM>. For example, contacting, compressing and/or actuating the control button <NUM> via the central portion <NUM> of the base <NUM> for a period of time less than three seconds while the light-emitting and/or light projecting devices of the temperature probe hub <NUM> are presenting data and/or information associated with a first one of the probe jacks <NUM> having a first probe operatively coupled thereto may cause the light-emitting and/or light projecting devices of the temperature probe hub <NUM> to present data and/or information associated with a second one of the probe jacks <NUM> having a second probe operatively coupled thereto.

Claim 1:
A temperature probe hub (<NUM>), comprising:
a housing (<NUM>);
characterized by:
a drain extending through the housing;
a probe jack (<NUM>) located within the housing in fluid communication with the drain, the drain configured to remove fluid from the probe jack; and
a main circuit board (<NUM>) located within the housing, the drain extending through the main circuit board via an opening (<NUM>) formed in the main circuit board.