Patents Assigned to Micro Idea Instruments, Ltd.
  • Digital fever thermometer having an illuminated display
    Patent number: 5829878
    Abstract: A digital fever thermometer includes a backlit LCD display, which may act as a non-audible annunciator indicating that a stable temperature has been achieved. The digital fever thermometer includes a photo detector and a single mode-select switch to determine when the backlight should be enabled. When the backlight is enabled, the thermometer activates the backlight, indicating that a temperature reading is complete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Micro Idea Instruments, Ltd.
    Inventors: John Weiss, Donald S. Malin