Device configured to position a sensor at an Abreu brain thermal tunnel terminus
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Publication Number
US-11576613-B2
Publication Date
2023-02-14
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Abstract
Devices, apparatuses, and systems configured to assist in the location of an ABTT terminus and then to measure the temperature of the ABTT terminus.
Core Innovation
The invention is described in terms of an Abreu brain thermal tunnel (ABTT) in which there is direct thermal/vascular communication between a brain core and an ABTT terminus on facial skin. The ABTT terminus is positioned on facial skin near the medial canthal region, including a location associated with the corner of the eye. The described system supports obtaining temperature information that corresponds to the brain core via the ABTT communication path.
The invention discloses multiple user-positionable devices that support a temperature sensor for placement at the ABTT terminus. The devices include a face support that positions the temperature sensor at a location for interfacing with the ABTT terminus, including device geometries intended to match the interface at the terminus. The device includes a temperature sensor interface implemented at the face support.
The invention also discloses that temperature signals associated with the temperature sensor can be sent to a separate electronic device. The devices include user indicators for locating peak temperature at the ABTT terminus and optional switching for operating the system. In this way, the device can provide temperature information remotely for separate electronic processing/notification while the sensor remains positioned on the face support.
Claims Coverage
The partial claim set provided includes one independent claim. The claim coverage centers on a face support ring with an air gap and a temperature sensor positioned between the ends, with refinement for only one support arm and further features for ABTT terminus interfacing, transmitter-based signal transfer, directional sensor positioning, and handle geometry.
Face support ring with air gap and centered temperature sensor
A device configured to position a sensor on a human head including a face support ring with a first end and a second end spaced by an air gap, with a temperature sensor positioned directly on the face support ring at a location between the first end and the second end.
Only one support arm attached to the face support ring
The device further includes only one support arm attached to the face support ring.
Temperature transmitter sending temperature signals to a separate electronic device
A transmitter sends temperature signals to a separate electronic device, with the transmitter positioned at either the first end or the second end.
Temperature sensor sized and dimensioned to interface with an ABTT terminus
The temperature sensor is sized and dimensioned to interface with an Abreu brain thermal tunnel (ABTT) terminus.
Directional relationship between temperature sensing and support-arm extension
A support arm has a temperature sensor positioned to acquire temperature from a first direction while the support arm extends from the ring in an opposite direction.
Handle geometry relative to the support arm
A handle is located closer to the second end and has a larger diameter than the support arm.
Overall, the claim coverage centers on a face support ring with an air gap and a temperature sensor positioned between the ends, using only one support arm, and further includes ABTT terminus interfacing, transmitter-based temperature-signal transmission, directional sensor positioning, and handle geometry.
Stated Advantages
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Documented Applications
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