Patents by Inventor Calvin W. Wingo

Calvin W. Wingo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Mouth grips for oral thermometers
    Patent number: 4813790
    Abstract: A thermometer for orally measuring the temperature of a living being comprises a mouthpiece for insertion into the mouth of a living being. A temperature sensitive element is on the mouthpiece. There is at least one raised protuberance on the surface of the mouthpiece for engagement with the mouth of the living being during use of the thermometer to inhibit the thermometer from sliding out of the mouth. A visual temperature display is associated with the temperature sensitive element for indicating the temperature being measured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1989
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Steven T. Frankel, Calvin W. Wingo