TEMPERATURE PATCH
First Claim
1. A patch adapted for placement proximate to a surface region of a mammal, the patch comprising:
- an infrared target for receiving thermal energy from the surface region and for emitting infrared radiation according to a substantially known emissivity property whereby, when the target is placed proximate to the surface region, the characteristics of infrared radiation emitted by the target substantially correspond to the temperature of the surface region;
means for selectively maintaining the target in a position proximate to the surface region of the mammal; and
indicia uniquely associated with the patch.
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Abstract
A patch may be adapted for placement proximate to a surface region of a mammal. The patch may include an infrared target for receiving thermal energy from the surface region and for emitting infrared radiation according to a substantially known emissivity property. When the target is placed proximate to the surface region, the characteristics of infrared radiation emitted by the target substantially correspond to the temperature of the surface region. The patch may have means for selectively maintaining the target in a position proximate to a surface region of a mammal. The patch may include indicia uniquely associated with the patch.
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20 Claims
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1. A patch adapted for placement proximate to a surface region of a mammal, the patch comprising:
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an infrared target for receiving thermal energy from the surface region and for emitting infrared radiation according to a substantially known emissivity property whereby, when the target is placed proximate to the surface region, the characteristics of infrared radiation emitted by the target substantially correspond to the temperature of the surface region; means for selectively maintaining the target in a position proximate to the surface region of the mammal; and indicia uniquely associated with the patch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A patch adapted for placement proximate to a surface region of a mammal, the patch comprising:
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an infrared target for receiving thermal energy from the surface region and for emitting infrared radiation according to a substantially known emissivity property whereby, when the target is placed proximate to the surface region, the characteristics of infrared radiation emitted by the target substantially correspond to the temperature of the surface region; and indicia uniquely associated with said patch. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification