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Thermocouple reference junction
Assignee: JOSEPH KAYE AND CO Inc
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Filing: 1962-03-26
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Granted: 1963-06-04
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Expires: 1982-03-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles L Feldman
- 👤 Arnold C Fields
- 👤 John A Bergin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:46
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25B; F25B21/00; F25B21/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
MEANS FOR PRODUCING A THERMOCOUPLE JUNCTION REFERENCE ENVIRONMENT, SAID MEANS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A CONTAINER, A FLEXIBLE WALL ON SAID CONTAINER; A FLUID MEDIUM WITHIN SAID CONTAINER HAVING A CHANGE OF STATE TEMPERATURE EQUAL TO THE DESIRED REFERENCE TEMPERATURE; MEANS ON A WALL OF SAID CONTAINER OTHER THAN SAID FLEXIBLE WALL FOR RECEIVING A THERMOCOUPLE JUNCTION TO BE DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER; THEREMOELECTRIC MEANS POSITIONED AT THE EXTERIOR OF SAID CONTAINER AND IN THERMAL COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERIOR THEREOF FOR REMOVING HEAT FROM SAID FLUID MEDIUM CONTAINED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER, AND MEANS ACTUATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF SAID FLEXIBLE WALL FOR CONTROLLING SAID THERMOELECTRIC MEANS FOR REMOVING HEAT FROM WITHIN SAID CONTAINER WHEN THE DESIRED REFERENCE TEMPERATURE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
MEANS FOR PRODUCING A THERMOCOUPLE JUNCTION REFERENCE ENVIRONMENT, SAID MEANS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A CONTAINER, A FLEXIBLE WALL ON SAID CONTAINER; A FLUID MEDIUM WITHIN SAID CONTAINER HAVING A CHANGE OF STATE TEMPERATURE EQUAL TO THE DESIRED REFERENCE TEMPERATURE; MEANS ON A WALL OF SAID CONTAINER OTHER THAN SAID FLEXIBLE WALL FOR RECEIVING A THERMOCOUPLE JUNCTION TO BE DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER; THEREMOELECTRIC MEANS POSITIONED AT THE EXTERIOR OF SAID CONTAINER AND IN THERMAL COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERIOR THEREOF FOR REMOVING HEAT FROM SAID FLUID MEDIUM CONTAINED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER, AND MEANS ACTUATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF SAID FLEXIBLE WALL FOR CONTROLLING SAID THERMOELECTRIC MEANS FOR REMOVING HEAT FROM WITHIN SAID CONTAINER WHEN THE DESIRED REFERENCE TEMPERATURE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-06-03 | 1966-12-03 | 1967-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-03 | 1970-12-03 | 1971-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-03 | 1974-12-03 | 1975-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |