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Temperature and respiration sensing probe

  • US 4,202,353 A
  • Filed: 03/05/1979
  • Issued: 05/13/1980
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/22/1977
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A probe for use in sensing temperature and respiration comprising, an elongate housing portion having a rectangular cross-section, said housing having located therein a channel having first and second inlet apertures located in top and bottom surfaces, respectively, of said rectangular cross-section housing, said top and bottom surfaces being on the longer sides of said rectangular cross-section, said channel extending transversely through the entire housing from top to bottom, a tubular rod portion mounted on one end of said elongate housing, said housing and said tubular rod portion being constructed and arranged so as to be symmetrical about their longitudinal axis, temperature sensing means mounted on the end of said tubular rod distal to said housing for insertion into the mouth, respiration sensing means mounted inside said housing and in communication with said channel, wherein one of said first and second inlet apertures is positioned on said housing to be in the path of nasal airflow when said probe is inserted in the mouth.

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