公开(公告)号：WO1997042475A1

公开(公告)日：1997-11-13

申请号：PCT/US1997007509

申请日：1997-05-05

Applicant: THERMOSCAN, INC.

Inventor： THERMOSCAN, INC. ,  FRADEN, Jacob ,  BROWN, Joseph, P. ,  LACKEY, Robert, P. ,  HOWE, Randall, R. ,  BULTGES, Heinz ,  DEBUS, Wolfram ,  BAUTZ, Gunther ,  FRANKE, Helmut

IPC: G01K01/08

CPC classification number: G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/021 ,  G01J5/06

Abstract: A first protective cover (8) for the probe (2) of an infrared thermometer (1) comprises a thin sidewall (31) linked to a film window (10) by a collar structure (34). The collar structure (34) includes one or more of a sill (14), first fold (12) and second fold (16) that receive any forces applied to the sidewall (31) so as to prevent the translation of these forces into a stretching force applied against the window (10). A second protective cover (8) comprises a sidewall (31) between a window (10) and a cover retention rim (71) to retain the cover (8) with the window (10) positioned over the opening of probe (2). The cover retention rim (71) provides points of contact at two separate planar locations (90, 91) on the rim (71) with the probe (2) so as to form a snug fit that precludes vertical movement of the cover (8) after the cover (8) is installed on the probe (2).

Abstract translation: 用于红外线温度计（1）的探针（2）的第一保护盖（8）包括通过轴环结构（34）连接到膜窗（10）的薄侧壁（31）。 套环结构（34）包括一个或多个门槛（14），第一折叠（12）和第二折叠（16），其接收施加到侧壁（31）上的任何力，以便防止这些力的平移 施加在窗（10）上的拉伸力。 第二保护盖（8）包括在窗（10）和盖保持边缘（71）之间的侧壁（31），以使盖（8）与位于探针（2）的开口上方的窗口（10）保持在一起。 盖保持边缘（71）通过探针（2）在轮缘（71）上的两个独立的平面位置（90,91）处提供接触点，以便形成防止盖（8）垂直移动的贴合配合， 在盖（8）安装在探头（2）上之后。

公开(公告)号：WO1997001083A1

公开(公告)日：1997-01-09

申请号：PCT/US1996010730

申请日：1996-06-20

Applicant: THERMOSCAN, INC.

Inventor： THERMOSCAN, INC. ,  MOORADIAN, Mark ,  CHAPUT, Ivanhoe ,  SIMPSON, Philip

IPC: G01J05/08

CPC classification number: G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/04 ,  G01J5/044 ,  G01J5/046 ,  G01J5/048 ,  G01J5/049 ,  G01J5/0875

Abstract: A tympanic IR thermometer (302) capable of resisting damage from a drop comprises an IR thermometer probe (214) having a reinforced speculum (200) for reception within a human ear near the tympanum, a metal brick (210) holding the probe (214) to the body of the IR thermometer (302), a barrel (204) within the speculum (200) acting as an infrared waveguide, an insulating and shock absorbing seal (202) surrounding the barrel (204), a window (206) within the barrel (204) remote from the end of the speculum (200) nearest the tympanum, a thermometer housing (300), an IR sensor, and electrical components to translate and display a signal generated by the IR sensor into a visible temperature reading.

Abstract translation: 能够抵抗来自液滴的损伤的鼓膜IR温度计（302）包括具有加强窥器（200）的红外温度计探针（214），用于在鼓膜附近的人耳内接收;保持探头（214）的金属砖（210） ）到IR温度计（302）的主体，用作红外波导的窥器（200）内的镜筒（204），围绕镜筒（204）的绝缘和减震密封件（202），窗口（206） 在距离鼓膜最近的窥器（200）的端部远的枪管（204）内有一个温度计壳体（300），一个红外传感器和电气元件，用于将由IR传感器产生的信号转换并显示在可见的温度读数 。

公开(公告)号：WO1995014913A1

公开(公告)日：1995-06-01

申请号：PCT/US1994012509

申请日：1994-10-31

Applicant: THERMOSCAN, INC.

Inventor： THERMOSCAN, INC. ,  LACKEY, Robert, P.

IPC: G01J05/00

CPC classification number: G01J5/04 ,  G01J5/049 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0818 ,  G01J5/0846 ,  G01J5/089

Abstract: This invention is an IR thermometer design using multiple sensor outputs for correcting errors induced by variable probe placement in a patient's ear canal. One embodiment of the system uses two or more sensors (32, 34) to create varying fields of view of the tympanic membrane IR emissions. These discrete IR readings are then reconciled by onboard signal processing to provide an accurate, repeatable and relatively position independent temperature reading.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种使用多个传感器输出的IR温度计设计，用于校正由患者耳道中的可变探针放置引起的误差。 该系统的一个实施例使用两个或更多个传感器（32,34）来产生鼓膜IR发射的不同视野。 然后通过车载信号处理来调节这些离散的IR读数，以提供准确，可重复和相对位置独立的温度读数。

公开(公告)号：WO1995018961A1

公开(公告)日：1995-07-13

申请号：PCT/US1994014603

申请日：1994-12-19

Applicant: THERMOSCAN, INC.

Inventor： THERMOSCAN, INC. ,  FRADEN, Jacob

IPC: G01K01/20

CPC classification number: G01J5/20

Abstract: A noncontact active infrared sensor (1) for measuring the temperature of a remote object is provided with bifurcated sensing elements (6, 7). A first element (6) is uniquely exposed to the remote object, thereby establishing a radiative flux. A second element (7) is configured in the same local environment as that of the first element (6) but isolated from radiation from the remote object. The heat transfer of both elements (6, 7) is compared and that component of heat transfer corresponding to flux with the remote object is isolated and converted into a temperature signal. The sensor system advantageously incorporates individual thermal control units (34, 38) onto both sensor elements (6, 7) to accurately control salient thermal transfers while thermally decoupling the sensor elements (6, 7). This provides for a more accurate reading of the temperature of the remote object.

Abstract translation: 用于测量远程物体的温度的非接触式主动红外传感器（1）具有分叉的传感元件（6,7）。 第一元件（6）独特地暴露于远程物体，从而建立辐射通量。 第二元件（7）配置在与第一元件（6）相同的本地环境中，但与远程物体的辐射隔离。 比较两个元件（6,7）的热传递，并将与远程物体的通量相对应的热传递分量隔离并转换成温度信号。 传感器系统有利地将各个热控制单元（34,38）并入到两个传感器元件（6,7）上，以便在热分解传感器元件（6,7）时精确地控制显着的热传递。 这样可以更准确地读取远程物体的温度。

公开(公告)号：WO1995013745A1

公开(公告)日：1995-05-26

申请号：PCT/US1994012546

申请日：1994-10-31

Applicant: THERMOSCAN, INC.

Inventor： THERMOSCAN, INC. ,  MOORADIAN, Mark

IPC: A61B06/00

CPC classification number: G01J5/04 ,  G01J5/0235 ,  G01J5/044 ,  G01J5/048 ,  G01J5/049 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0818

Abstract: A novel waveguide assembly (30) for use in an IR thermometer of the type used in measuring temperature of the tympanic membrane of the ear for body temperature determinations. The assembly (30) provides a unique arrangement of spacers (20) and a protective sheath (30) to create a durable yet inexpensive waveguide. The spacer (20) includes radially offset contact points (23) that induce moment arms to absorb shock and other forms of rough handling encountered in daily use.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量耳朵鼓膜温度的类型的红外温度计的新型波导组件（30），用于体温测定。 组件（30）提供了隔离件（20）和保护套（30）的独特布置，以产生耐用且便宜的波导。 间隔件（20）包括径向偏移的接触点（23），其引起力矩臂以吸收日常使用中遇到的冲击和其他形式的粗糙处理。