Thermometer having a pivotable probe

Abstract

A thermometer for detecting and displaying a temperature of food (or the like) is provided. The thermometer has a housing with an upper surface having a temperature display region thereon. The housing has an opposing lower surface. A probe has one end that extends from the lower surface. The probe is pivotal relative to the lower surface. The lower surface defines a rotational member housing and a corresponding rotational member disposed in the rotational member housing. The rotational member housing is configured to rotate within its housing. The probe, or an associated boss or connecting member, extends from the rotational member. Therefore, rotational movement of the rotational member causes the probe to pivot relative to the housing. The probe can pivot between a first position in which the probe is generally parallel with a length of the housing, and a second position generally perpendicular to the housing.

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