JP2005308448A - Improved armpit clinical thermometer - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic clinical thermometer which avoids an uncomfortable feeling during measurement of temperature and gives comfort to a patient. <P>SOLUTION: The armpit clinical thermometer for measuring the temperature of a patient includes a circumferential edge, an upper part and a lower part, and a first disk shape member arranged to combine with an angle, with a second disk shape member having a top side and a bottom side by combining with a combining member. The top of the second disk shape member includes an activation switch and a display close to the upper part of the first disk shape member so that the confirmation of the indication of temperature and the temperature measurement process are simultaneously done. The first disk shape member also has at least one temperature sensor along the periphery of the upper part. At least one particular temperature sensor is connected with at least one temperature detection circuit. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates generally to the field of thermometers, and more particularly to an axillary thermometer.

  Electronic medical thermometers that estimate patient temperature have been commonly used in the medical community for many years. From newborns to the elderly, measuring body temperature can be an important factor in treating patient problems or illnesses. Thus, measuring individual body temperature correctly and non-invasively is fundamental to providing adequate care to a patient. However, patients, especially newborns, see it as bothersome and uncomfortable in the process of measuring body temperature.

  In the past, electronic thermometers typically included an elongate probe that included a thermal resistor (thermistor) within the probe tip. Traditional digital “rod” thermometers were usually designed to be used in three ways in the mouth, rectum and axillary regions. A sanitary cover is provided to cover the tip of the probe on which the thermistor is placed or used without the cover and subsequently washed in an alcohol bath, and then the probe is applied to a special location on the patient's body . At this point, the thermistor and probe temperatures begin to rise to the patient's body temperature, and the thermometer processes the thermistor signal and uses an algorithm to predict the patient's body temperature. The predicted patient temperature is displayed on the thermometer before the thermistor temperature actually reaches the predicted temperature. Although other commonly used sensors use thermistors as well, they convert the actual measured resistance of the thermistor into a temperature rather than a prediction algorithm, and this temperature is displayed to the user.

  Traditional glass and mercury-filled thermometers typically take about 3 minutes to obtain the correct individual temperature. The prediction algorithm used in electronic thermometers provides a reasonably correct predicted body temperature within about 30 seconds after the thermometer is applied to the patient's body. The long measurement time of a glass thermometer is mainly due to the heat capacity of the glass probe and also due to a decrease in the temperature of the tissue in the adjacent region to which the probe is applied.

  Although existing electronic thermometers have proven to be suitable for reducing measurement time and obtaining an individual's accurate body temperature, they are site-specific for the axilla and are more comfortable for the patient. There is a need for an improved electronic thermometer that provides increased accuracy and speed of thermometry.

  The present invention relates to a thermometer designed to measure and display axillary temperature. The axillary thermometer of the present invention is site-specific in that, unlike traditional electronic thermometers, it is designed to measure an individual's body temperature through the axilla portion. The thermometer of the present invention is designed to have a shape that improves the body temperature measurement process. The shape of the thermometer allows for improved placement of the thermometer within the axillary site and allows the improved ability of the thermometer to hold securely in place within the axillary site. This results in higher comfort for the patient, improved detection capabilities and more accurate body temperature measurements.

  According to one embodiment of the present invention, an axillary thermometer includes a curved or disk-shaped housing that includes a temperature sensor and a temperature sensing circuit. As another method, the temperature detection circuit may be provided outside the disk-shaped housing, or may be arranged in the main housing. The temperature sensor is placed on the top of the thermometer along the outer periphery of the disk-shaped housing. However, the temperature sensor can be arranged along a part of the outer periphery of the disk-shaped member. The temperature sensor and sensing area or the entire unit itself can be repeatedly used by a thermometer for various individuals without fear of cross-contamination. Alternatively, a disposable cover may be placed over the sensor for hygiene purposes.

  Proper placement and contact of the temperature sensor at the axillary site is important for accurate and fast body temperature measurement. For this reason, the temperature sensor is preferably designed to be arcuate or tubular in shape. The arch shape allows the temperature sensor to match the degree of curvature in the individual's axillary region and provides a large surface area for contacting the sensor to the body, and thus in a shape that does not match the contour of the axilla Guarantees faster and more accurate temperature measurement. Similarly, a sensor that has a tube shape and is bent at an intermediate point (similar to a suitcase or briefcase handle) still provides a high degree of comfort to the patient, but between the sensor and the axillary site. Provides a large contact surface area. Alternatively, the sensor may be designed to resemble a typical sensor having a conical nose shape.

  The shape of the member surrounding the temperature sensor also adds the accuracy and speed with which temperature measurements can be obtained. The disk-shaped member can be more easily slid into the axillary site and is placed deep within the axillary pocket to provide greater comfort to the patient than a square or finger-shaped member that performs a similar function. A disk-shaped housing for the temperature sensor is designed to improve the body temperature measurement process. The disc shape itself naturally aligns within the axillary site, thus improving the thermometer's sensing capabilities. The thickness of the disk-shaped housing for the temperature sensor at the top of the disk where the temperature sensor is located and where the axillary apex is located is greater than the bottom of the disk that is close to the rib cage when the thermometer is positioned at the axillary site Is preferred. Such a design is such that once the thermometer is in the axilla area and the arm is lowered and the thermometer is covered, the thermometer tends to stay in place more than a conventional digital rod thermometer, so Good for restless children who always shift their position. In addition, the disc shape also provides greater comfort to the patient while body temperature is being measured.

  In one embodiment, the second disk-shaped member constituting the main housing of the thermometer is coupled to and extends perpendicularly from the disk-shaped housing for the temperature sensor. A coupling member is used to couple the main housing to the disk-shaped housing. The main housing provides a large surface area that is ideal for operating a thermometer and includes an on / off button and a temperature display unit. The on / off button is pressed once to activate the thermometer's temperature sensing mechanism and temperature display unit. The thermometer self-calibrates each time the on / off button is pressed to turn on the unit, further ensuring that the correct temperature reading is obtained. The thermometer is turned off by pressing the on / off button a second time. The temperature display unit provides the user with a digital display reading of the individual's body temperature and can be read simultaneously by the process of measuring the individual's body temperature.

  The main housing, in which the on / off button and the temperature display unit are preferably arranged, is coupled to the temperature sensing housing by coupling by a coupling member. The coupling by the coupling member can be made of any robust low thermal conductivity material. The coupling member also places the finger on the side of the temperature display unit and covers the coupling member so that the tip of the finger is on the lower side of the temperature display unit and bends the finger along the circumference of the coupling member, It can also be used as a handle for placement within an axillary site. Such a shape for operating a thermometer is ideal for self-managing body temperature measurements.

  The complete housing of the thermometer, the main member and the member holding the sensor minimizes the cooling of the patient's skin when contacted, and the temperature sensor detects improper temperature fluctuations caused by disturbances such as ambient temperature Is preferably formed using a low thermal conductivity material.

  In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, an axillary thermometer includes a disk-shaped housing provided with a grasping pad and including a temperature sensor and a temperature sensing circuit. A second disc-shaped member constituting the main housing of the thermometer is coupled to and extends from the disc-shaped housing for the temperature sensor. The main housing of the thermometer is provided with a grip pad. These pads are secured to the outer and top edges of the main housing disk on either side of the temperature indication and on / off buttons. The pad can be made of any material that allows for easy manipulation and secure gripping of the thermometer when in use, such as a thin strip of rubber or neoprene. The pad can be made of an adhesive material that is secured to the main housing using an adhesive or pre-positioned on its underside. Optionally, the gripping pad is formed on the main housing of the axillary thermometer using a common overmolding or injection molding process.

  In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, an axillary thermometer includes a disk-shaped housing that includes a temperature sensor and a temperature sensing circuit, wherein the housing includes a disk-shaped housing for the temperature sensor; The coupling by the coupling member coupling the thermometer's main housing is molded from a flexible rather than rigid material, such as rubber or lightweight plastic. The flexibility of the coupling by the coupling member increases the comfort for the individual on which the thermometer is used and allows improved contact of the temperature sensor to the axillary site.

  According to another embodiment of the present invention, an axillary thermometer includes an arcuate elongate probe disposed with a sensor near the tip. A disk-shaped member constituting the main housing of the thermometer is coupled to an arc-shaped elongated probe. The thermometer's arcuate probe end is ideal for sliding into the axillary site through the cuffs so that the thermometer can be easily placed in the axillary site and undressing is not required.

  According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the thermometer includes a housing structure consisting of a single piece of disk shape. In this housing, temperature detection, temperature display, and a power supply circuit are provided. An on / off button and temperature display unit are provided on the top of the disk-shaped housing. The temperature sensor is provided on the outer periphery of the housing in the vicinity immediately above the temperature display. The temperature sensor is placed in contact with the axillary site to obtain the temperature of the axillary site. The temperature sensor generates an electronic signal representative of body temperature obtained from the axillary site. The sensor's electronic signal is then transmitted to a processor that converts the electronic signal into a temperature reading. The temperature reading is then communicated to a temperature display unit where the temperature is displayed in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.

  According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, an axillary thermometer includes a disk-shaped housing that includes a temperature sensor and a temperature sensing circuit. Rubber coating with a comfort / finger groove on the lower side and an on / off switch and a temperature display unit on the top side from the disk-shaped member containing the temperature sensor via coupling by the coupling member A cylindrical handle extends from the disk-shaped member housing. Alternatively, a temperature sensing circuit may be included in the cylindrical handle.

  According to another embodiment of the invention, the axillary thermometer is designed to be a multi-sensor thermometer. It has been found that the hot area of the adult (the area of the axilla site that provides the most accurate temperature reading) is pointing more posterior to the axillary site than that for the newborn. Multiple sensor thermometers are provided with multiple temperature sensors along the probe that read the temperature at many points and then display the highest reading as the actual temperature. The multi-sensor structure provides the most accurate temperature reading and eliminates the problems associated with aligning the probe within the hot area of the axillary site.

  According to another embodiment of the invention, the axillary thermometer is designed to be a constant depth thermometer. The constant depth thermometer design allows the thermometer to be inserted at a fixed depth each time, allowing for consistent temperature sensor placement. The coupling by the coupling member allows the disk-shaped member containing the temperature sensor to slidably extend or contract with respect to the thermometer main housing by the use of a lockable sliding member. It is made like that. The lockable sliding member is unlocked by pushing a button located at the bottom of the sliding member so that the button does not protrude from the top hole to which it is connected, thereby causing the coupling member to Allows extension or contraction of the joint. The lockable sliding member is locked in the desired position by causing the spring loaded button to protrude from the top hole. Coupling with the slidably displaceable coupling member allows the user to extend or retract the sensor housing to a predetermined position for a particular individual. For example, different locking holes can correspond to different positions for newborns or adults. Also, by having a coupling with a coupling member that can be slidably positioned, the user positions the housing for the temperature sensor deeper in the axillary pocket without having to remove the thermometer from the axillary site can do.

  According to another embodiment of the invention, the axillary thermometer is designed such that the temperature sensor can be positioned along a point on the outer periphery of the disk-shaped housing. Different patients have different dimensions within their axillary site, and thus different hot areas. Even if the housing for the temperature sensor is apparently centered in the heel, the positionable temperature sensor is positioned in the most correct position for the temperature measurement within the axillary site of a particular patient Allows to be done. The disk shape is easy to position at the center of the axillary site, and the positionable temperature sensor can be positioned at various positions along the outer circumference of the housing for the temperature sensor, so it remains in the center position It is also easy to do.

  In use, the temperature sensor is placed in contact with the axillary site to sense the temperature of the axilla. The temperature sensor generates an electronic signal representative of body temperature obtained from the axillary site. The sensor's electronic signal is then transmitted to a processor that converts the electronic signal into a temperature reading. The temperature reading is communicated to a temperature display where the temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Axillary thermometers with features common to electronic thermometers were granted to US Pat. No. 6,419,388 to Lee, US Pat. No. 6,402,371 to Pompei et al. And Gregory et al. U.S. Pat. No. 6,036,361, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

These and other features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the exemplary embodiments of the invention and the drawings.
Referring to the drawings, the present invention relates to an axillary thermometer 2 that is site specific in that it is adapted to measure an individual's body temperature by means of the individual's axillary site. The shape of the axillary thermometer 2 allows for improved placement within the axillary site and secure fixation within the axillary site. This results in greater comfort for the patient, improved sensing capabilities and more accurate body temperature measurements.

  According to the preferred embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, the axillary thermometer 2 includes a curved or disk-shaped housing 4 that includes a temperature sensor 6 and a temperature sensing circuit 24. Alternatively, the temperature sensing circuit 24 may be located outside the disk-shaped housing 4 or may be disposed within the main housing 8. The temperature sensor 6 is disposed on the top side of the disk-shaped housing 4 and along the outer periphery. However, the temperature sensor 6 may be disposed along any part of the outer periphery of the disk-shaped housing 4. The temperature sensor 6 and the sensing area or the axillary thermometer 2 itself can be cleaned so that they can be used repeatedly on various individuals without worrying about cross-contamination. Alternatively, a disposable cover may be placed over the sensor 6 for hygienic purposes.

  Proper placement of the temperature sensor 6 within the axillary site is important for accurate and rapid body temperature measurement. For this reason, the temperature sensor 6 is preferably designed so that the shape is arcuate or tubular. The arch shape provides a more accurate and faster body temperature than a shape where the temperature sensor 6 matches the curve at the axillary site of the individual and provides a large surface area for contacting the sensor 6 to the human body and does not match the contour of the axilla. Makes it possible to ensure the measurement. Similarly, a sensor with a tube shape with a bent portion (similar to a suitcase or briefcase handle) at the midpoint of the sensor provides a large contact surface area between the sensor and the axilla site, At the same time, it provides great comfort for the patient. Alternatively, the sensor may be designed similar to a conventional sensor having a conical nose shape.

  The disk-shaped housing 4 can slide into the armpit more easily and provide greater comfort to the patient than a similarly functioning square or finger-shaped member, so that the temperature sensor 6 The shape of the surrounding member also adds the accuracy and speed of temperature measurement. The disc-shaped housing 4 for the temperature sensor 6 is designed to improve the whole body temperature measurement process. This shape naturally aligns itself within the axillary site, thus improving the detectability of the axillary thermometer 2. The thickness of the disk-shaped housing 4 for the temperature sensor 6 at the top of the disk where the temperature sensor 6 is located and where the apex of the axilla is located is close to the thorax when the axillary thermometer is placed in the axillary site It is preferably larger than the bottom of the disk. When the axillary thermometer 2 is placed in the axillary site and the arm is lowered and the axillary thermometer 2 is covered, the axillary thermometer 2 is more likely to stay in place than a conventional digital rod thermometer. The design is preferred for restless children who constantly shift their body positions. The disc shape also provides greater comfort to the patient while body temperature is being measured.

  A second disk-shaped member constituting the main housing 8 is coupled to and extends from the disk-shaped housing 4 for the temperature sensor 6 at a right angle. The coupling part 10 by the coupling member is used for coupling the main housing 8 to the disk-shaped housing 4 for the temperature sensor 6. The main housing 8 provides a large surface area ideal for operating the axillary thermometer 2 and includes an on / off button 12 and a temperature display unit 14. Once the on / off button 12 is pressed, the temperature detection mechanism and the temperature display unit 14 are activated. The axillary thermometer 2 is self-calibrated each time the on / off button 12 is pressed to turn on the unit, further ensuring that correct temperature measurements are made. The axillary thermometer 2 is turned off by pressing the on / off button 12 a second time. The temperature display unit 14 provides a digitally displayed reading of the individual's body temperature and can be read simultaneously with the body temperature measurement process.

  The main housing 8, in which the on / off button 12 and the temperature display unit 14 are preferably arranged, is preferably coupled to the temperature sensing housing 4 by a coupling 10 by a coupling member. The connecting portion 10 by the connecting member can be made of any low heat conductive material. The coupling part 10 by the coupling member also arranges its fingers on both sides of the temperature display unit 14 and bends the fingers so as to cover the periphery of the coupling part 10 by the coupling member. By being located on the lower side, it can also be used as a handle for placement in the axillary region. Such a shape for operating the axillary thermometer 2 is ideal for self-administered body temperature measurement.

  The complete housing of the disc-shaped housing 4 holding the thermometer, the main housing 8 and the sensor 6 minimizes cooling of the patient's skin when contacted and the temperature sensor 6 is caused by disturbances such as ambient temperature. It should be formed using a low thermal conductivity material that is not subject to inadequate temperature fluctuations caused.

  According to another embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 2, the axillary thermometer 2 includes a disk-shaped housing 4 provided with a gripping pad 16 and including a temperature sensor 6 and a temperature sensing circuit 24. Yes. The second disk-shaped member constituting the main housing 8 is coupled to the disk-shaped housing 4 for the temperature sensor 6 and extends perpendicularly from the disk-shaped housing. The main housing 8 is a component provided with a gripping pad 16. The grip pads 16 are fixed to the outer edge and the top edge of the main housing 8 located on both sides of the temperature display unit 14 and the on / off button 12. The gripping pad 16 can be made of any material such as a thin strip of rubber or neoprene that allows easy operation and secure grip when the axillary thermometer 2 is in use. The grip pad 16 can be fixed to the main housing 8 using an adhesive substance, or can be formed of an adhesive substance previously provided on the lower side. Optionally, the gripping pad 16 is formed on the main housing 8 of the axillary thermometer 2 using a common overmolding or injection molding process.

  According to another embodiment of the present invention, the axillary thermometer 2 includes a disk-shaped housing 4 that includes a temperature sensor 6 and a temperature sensing circuit 24, and a disk for the temperature sensor 6. A joint 10 by a joining member that joins the shaped housing 4 and the thermometer's main housing 8 is formed of a rather rigid but flexible material such as rubber or lightweight plastic. The flexibility of the coupling portion 10 by the coupling member increases the comfort for the individual in which the axillary thermometer 2 is used and allows improved contact of the temperature sensor to the axillary site.

  According to another embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 3, the axillary thermometer 2 includes an arcuate elongated probe 18 provided with a temperature sensor 6 near the tip. A disk-shaped member constituting the main housing 8 of the thermometer is coupled to an arc-shaped elongated probe 18. The arcuate elongate probe 18 allows easy placement of the axillary thermometer 2 in the axillary site and is ideal for sliding into the axillary region via the cuff of the shirt, eliminating the need to take off clothes .

  According to another embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 5, the axillary thermometer 2 includes a housing 20 made of one piece of disk shape. A temperature detection device, a temperature display device, and a power supply circuit 24 are provided in the housing 20 made of one component. An on / off button 12 and a temperature display unit 14 are provided on the top side of the housing 20 made of one component. The temperature sensor 6 is provided along the outer periphery of the housing 20 made of a single component in the vicinity immediately above the temperature display unit 14.

  According to another embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 4, the axillary thermometer 2 includes a disk-shaped housing 4 that includes a temperature sensor 6 and a temperature sensing circuit 24. The disk-shaped member surrounding the temperature sensor 6 is provided with a comfort / finger groove 26 on the upper side and an on / off button 12 and a temperature display unit 14 on the top side through a coupling portion made of a coupling member. Extending is a rubber coated cylindrical handle 22 with. Alternatively, the temperature sensing circuit 24 may be included in the cylindrical handle 22.

  According to another embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 6, the axillary thermometer 2 is designed to be a multi-sensor thermometer 28. It has been found that the hot area of the adult (the area of the axilla site that provides the most correct temperature reading) is more posterior to the axillary site than the newborn. The multi-sensor thermometer 28 is provided with a number of temperature sensors 6 along the probe 30 that read the temperature at a number of points and display the highest reading as the actual temperature. This design provides the most accurate temperature reading and eliminates human error by aligning the sensor 6 within the hot area of the axillary site.

  According to another embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 7, the axillary thermometer 2 is designed to be a constant depth thermometer. This constant thermometer design allows the thermometer to be inserted at a fixed depth each time and allows temperature sensor 6 to be positioned without variation. In the coupling portion 10 by the coupling member, the disk-shaped member surrounding the temperature sensor 6 is slidably extended or contracted with respect to the main housing 8 of the thermometer by using the slide member 40 that can be locked. Has been made to allow. The lockable sliding member 40 is unlocked by pushing a spring-loaded button 42 disposed on the bottom 44 of the sliding member so that it does not protrude from the hole 46 in the top 48 to which the spring-loaded button 42 is connected. Thus, the coupling part 10 can be extended or contracted by the coupling member. The lockable sliding member 40 is locked in the desired position by causing the spring loaded button 42 to protrude from a selected hole 46 in the top 48. The slidably positionable coupling member 10 allows the user to extend or retract the sensor housing to a predetermined position for a particular individual. For example, the various holes can correspond to various locations for newborns or adults. Furthermore, by having a coupling 10 with a slidably positionable coupling member, the user positions the housing for the temperature sensor 6 deeper in the axillary pocket without having to remove the thermometer from the axillary site. Enable.

  According to another embodiment of the invention, the axillary thermometer is designed such that the temperature sensor 6 can be positioned along any point along the outer circumference of the disk-shaped housing 4. Different patients have different dimensions within their axillary site, thus changing the hot area. Positionable temperature sensor 6 allows the sensor to be positioned in the most accurate position for temperature measurement within a particular patient's axillary site, even when the probe is actually positioned in the center of the heel To. The disc shape is easily centered within the axillary site, and the positionable temperature sensor may be positioned at various locations along the outer periphery of the housing for the temperature sensor 6 so that the center position can be maintained. It is also easy.

  In use, the temperature sensor 6 is placed in contact with the axilla site in order to detect the body temperature of the axilla site. The temperature sensor 6 generates an electronic signal representing the body temperature obtained from the axilla region. The sensor's electronic signal is then communicated to the processor, which converts the electronic signal into a temperature reading. The temperature reading is transmitted to the temperature display unit 14, where the temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

  While the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to preferred embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes can be made in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. I will.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an axillary thermometer constructed in accordance with the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an alternative design of an axillary thermometer in which the main housing of the thermometer includes a gripping pad. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an alternative design of an axillary thermometer with an elongated arcuate probe surrounding a temperature sensor. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an alternative design of an axillary thermometer where the main housing is a rubber coated cylindrical handle. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an alternative design of an axillary thermometer, where the thermometer is a one-piece disk-shaped member having a temperature sensor along the outer periphery. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an alternative design of an axillary thermometer, where the thermometer includes a multi-sensor probe. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an alternative design of an axillary thermometer, wherein the thermometer includes a lockable slide member.

Claims (21)

An axillary thermometer for measuring the temperature of a patient,
A first disk-shaped member having an outer peripheral edge, an upper portion and a lower portion;
A second disk-shaped member including an outer peripheral edge, a top side and a bottom side, and provided at an angle with respect to the first disk-shaped member so that the top side is close to the upper portion. And including
The first disk-shaped member is integrally coupled to the second disk-shaped member by a coupling portion by a coupling member;
The first disk-shaped member further comprises at least one temperature sensor provided along an outer peripheral edge of the upper portion;
The axillary thermometer, wherein the at least one temperature sensor is connected to at least one temperature sensing circuit. The axillary thermometer according to claim 1,
An axillary thermometer, wherein the at least one temperature sensor is arcuate. The axillary thermometer according to claim 1,
An axillary thermometer, wherein the at least one temperature sensor is tubular. The axillary thermometer according to claim 1,
An axillary thermometer, wherein the at least one temperature sensor is spherical. The axillary thermometer according to claim 1,
An axillary thermometer wherein the at least one temperature sensor is positionable at any of a plurality of positions along an outer peripheral edge of the first disk-shaped housing. The axillary thermometer according to claim 1,
An axillary thermometer in which the temperature sensing circuit is enclosed within the first disk-shaped member. The axillary thermometer according to claim 1,
An axillary thermometer in which the temperature sensing circuit is enclosed within the second disk member. The axillary thermometer according to claim 1,
An axillary thermometer in which the temperature sensing circuit is spaced from the first and second disk-shaped members. The axillary thermometer according to claim 1,
An axillary thermometer, wherein the angle is approximately 90 °. The axillary thermometer according to claim 1,
An axillary thermometer in which the thickness of the first disk-shaped member is greater in the upper part than in the lower part. The axillary thermometer according to claim 1,
An axillary thermometer in which one of the two disc-shaped members includes a display device that can be viewed while the body temperature is being measured. The axillary thermometer according to claim 1,
An axillary thermometer in which one of the two disc-shaped members includes an activation switch. Axillary thermometer according to claim 12,
An axillary thermometer that can also calibrate the temperature detection circuit by pressing the start switch. The axillary thermometer according to claim 1,
An axillary thermometer in which a coupling portion by the coupling member is flexible. The axillary thermometer according to claim 1,
An axillary thermometer in which a coupling portion by the coupling member is slidably extendable and contractible. The axillary thermometer according to claim 1,
An axillary thermometer in which the thermometer is waterproof. An axillary thermometer for measuring the temperature of a patient,
A first member having an edge along the outer periphery and an upper portion and a lower portion;
A second member that includes a top side and a bottom side that are integrally coupled to the first member;
The first member further comprises at least one temperature sensor on an edge along an outer periphery of the upper portion;
The temperature sensor is an axillary thermometer connected to at least one temperature sensing circuit. Axillary thermometer according to claim 17,
An axillary thermometer wherein the first member is an elongated arcuate probe having a distal end and a proximal end. Axillary thermometer according to claim 18,
The second member has a cylindrical shape, is provided at a proximal end of the first member, and includes a start switch and a temperature display device provided along a top side of the second member. Axillary thermometer. Axillary thermometer according to claim 18,
An axillary thermometer, wherein the at least one temperature sensor is disposed at a proximal end of the first member along the upper portion. An axillary thermometer consisting of one part for measuring the temperature of a patient,
Including a disc-shaped member including an outer peripheral edge and a top side and a bottom side;
The disk-shaped member is further at least one temperature sensor that can be positioned at any of a plurality of positions along the outer peripheral edge, and is connected to at least one temperature detection circuit. Contains
The disk-shaped member further includes a temperature display device and a start switch provided on the top side,
The axillary thermometer, wherein the at least one temperature sensor is arcuate.

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