Temperature-sensing undergarment

• US 20100054300A1
• Filed: 08/28/2008
• Published: 03/04/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 08/28/2008
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Chi-Sheng Tsai
• Original Assignee: Chi-Sheng Tsai
• Inventors: Tsai, Chi-Sheng
• Application Number:
  US12/229,859
• Publication Number:
  US 20100054300A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 374/141
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 1/005 with embedded cable or connector
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 13/1281 with incorporated means for medical monitoring
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 27/205 Pockets adapted to receive a mobile phone or other electronic equipment
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/01 Measuring temperature of body parts ; Diagnostic temperature sensing, e.g. for malignant or inflamed tissue clinical contact thermometers G01K13/20
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6805 Vests
• CPC Class Codes: G01K 1/14 Supports; Fastening devices; Arrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations
• CPC Class Codes: G01K 13/20 Clinical contact thermometers for use with humans or animals
• CPC Class Codes: G01K 2217/00 Temperature measurement using electric or magnetic components already present in the system to be measured

Abstract

A temperature-sensing undergarment is provided. The temperature-sensing undergarment primarily includes a garment body, at least one temperature-sensing device and a processing device. The garment body is provided with a receiving pocket, from which at least one conductor is extended to two armpit portions of the garment body. When the garment body is worn on a human body, the temperature-sensing devices disposed at the two armpit portions of the garment body will sense the body temperature and transmit a temperature-sensing signal to the processing device via the conductor. Thus, variation of the body temperature can be detected continuously.

Claims

1. A temperature-sensing undergarment, comprising:

a garment body provided with a receiving pocket and at least one conductor extended from the receiving pocket to an armpit portion of the garment body;

at least one temperature-sensing device disposed at the armpit portion of the garment body and connected with the conductor; and

a processing device disposed inside the receiving pocket of the garment body for receiving a temperature-sensing signal from the temperature-sensing device via the conductor;

wherein the temperature-sensing device senses a wearer'"'"'s body temperature at armpits and transmits the temperature-sensing signal to the processing device via the conductor, so that the wearer can monitor variation of the body temperature at any time;

wherein the conductor and the receiving pocket are made of stainless steel staple fibers;

wherein the temperature-sensing device comprises a temperature-sensing chip;

wherein the temperature-sensing chip is encapsulated by a waterproof layer made of a resin;

wherein the temperature-sensing device is provided with at least one signal contact for contacting the conductor in the garment body;

wherein the signal contact of the temperature-sensing device is made of a nickel-based conductive paste;

wherein the processing device is provided with at least one receiving contact which is connected with the conductor when the processing device is placed inside the receiving pocket of the garment body;

wherein the receiving contact of the processing device is made of a nickel-based conductive paste;

wherein the undergarment can be washed by washing machine.

9. The temperature-sensing undergarment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processing device is provided with an indicator element which emits an alarming light when the body temperature is abnormal.

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