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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 08, 2002
Filed:
Aug. 07, 1998
Masashi Fukura, Kyoto, JP;
Makoto Tabata, Kyoto, JP;
Omron Corporation, Kyoto, JP;
Abstract
This invention relates to an infrared clinical thermometer having a probe projecting forward from the main thermometer body. The probe is designed to be inserted into an ear canal and detect infrared radiation from a human eardrum in order to measure body temperature. A measurement start switch is located on the upper portion of the rear side of the thermometer main body, substantially in line with the probe. When the measurement start switch is pressed, the probe does not rotate or tilt, allowing a accurate temperature measurement to be obtained. The thermometer also has a display which shows the measurement results after the operation of the measurement start switch. The display is located on the upper portion of the rear side of the main body, so that it can be clearly seen as the thermometer is held by the operator.