US3143439A
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Surface thermocouple assembly
Assignee: American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corp
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Filing: 1961-10-11
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Granted: 1964-08-04
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Expires: 1981-10-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter F Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:23
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K1/00; G01K1/14; G01K1/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A SURFACE THERMOCOULE ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO A SURFACE WHOSE TEMPERATURE IS TO BE SENSED COMPRISING; A THERMOCOUPLE ELEMENT HAVING A TUBULAR METALLIC SHEATH, A PLURALITY OF WIRES CONTAINED IN SAID SHEATH TOGETHER WITH ELECTRICALLY-INSULATING MATERIAL TO SPACE AND SUPPORT SAID WIRES, SAID WIRES BEING JOINED AT ONE END TO CONSTITUTE A THREOELECTRIC JUNCTION ADJACENT ONE END OF SAID SHEATH, AND A METALLIC PAD HAVING A FACE CONFORMED FOR CONTINGUOUS RELATION WITH THE SURFACE TO BE SENSED AND A NOTCH IN ONE EDGE TO RECEIVE SAID ONE END OF THE SHEATH WITH THE SIA DJUNCTION LYING WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE PAD, SAID SHEATH BEING ESSENTIALLY FLATTENED ON ONE SIDE TO PRESENT A FLUSH RELATION WITH SAID PAD FACE AND AN EXTENDED AREA OF SAID SHEATH CONTIGUOUS TO SAID SURFACE, AND MATERIAL INTERMEDIATE SAID NOTCH AND SHEATH END PORTION UNITING SAID END AND PAD IN HEATCONDUCTING RELATION
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A SURFACE THERMOCOULE ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO A SURFACE WHOSE TEMPERATURE IS TO BE SENSED COMPRISING; A THERMOCOUPLE ELEMENT HAVING A TUBULAR METALLIC SHEATH, A PLURALITY OF WIRES CONTAINED IN SAID SHEATH TOGETHER WITH ELECTRICALLY-INSULATING MATERIAL TO SPACE AND SUPPORT SAID WIRES, SAID WIRES BEING JOINED AT ONE END TO CONSTITUTE A THREOELECTRIC JUNCTION ADJACENT ONE END OF SAID SHEATH, AND A METALLIC PAD HAVING A FACE CONFORMED FOR CONTINGUOUS RELATION WITH THE SURFACE TO BE SENSED AND A NOTCH IN ONE EDGE TO RECEIVE SAID ONE END OF THE SHEATH WITH THE SIA DJUNCTION LYING WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE PAD, SAID SHEATH BEING ESSENTIALLY FLATTENED ON ONE SIDE TO PRESENT A FLUSH RELATION WITH SAID PAD FACE AND AN EXTENDED AREA OF SAID SHEATH CONTIGUOUS TO SAID SURFACE, AND MATERIAL INTERMEDIATE SAID NOTCH AND SHEATH END PORTION UNITING SAID END AND PAD IN HEATCONDUCTING RELATION
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-08-04 | 1968-02-03 | 1968-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-04 | 1972-02-03 | 1972-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-04 | 1976-02-03 | 1976-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |