Patent ID: 7410292

Claim:
A clinical thermometer comprising: a) an outer case; b) an electronic processor located in the outer case; c) a temperature sensor having a temperature-sensing wire electrically connecting the temperature sensor to the electronic processor; d) a flexible probe stem having a first end extending from an end of the outer case and a front junction located on a second end thereof; e) an inner base having: i) a first end thereof inserted into the second end of the flexible probe stem; ii) a retaining head located on a second end thereof and extending outwardly from the second end of the flexible probe stem, the retaining head preventing the second end of the inner base from being inserted into the flexible probe stem; and iii) a slot extending along a length of an exterior thereof, the temperature-sensing wire is inserted through the slot; and f) a sensor cap connected to the front junction of the flexible probe stem and covering the retaining head of the inner base, the temperature sensor is connected to an inner surface of the sensor cap.