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US3175178A
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Electric temperature probe
Assignee: King Seeley Thermos Co
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Filing: 1963-01-08
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Granted: 1965-03-23
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Expires: 1983-01-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Boddy Leonard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:54
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K1/00; G01K1/14; G01K7/00; G01K7/16; G01K7/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A CURRENT MODULATING TEMPERATURE RESPONSIVE DEVICE COMPRISING A TUBULAR CASING, A METALLIC TIP COASXIAL WITH AND SECURED WITHIN ONE END OF SAID CASING, SAID TIP HAVING A FIRST PORTION LYING WITHIN SAID CASING AND A SECOND PORTION PROJECTING FROM SAID CASING, SAID FIRST PORTION OF SAID TIP HAVING A CAVITY IN THE FORM OF A TRANSVERSE SLOT THEREIN HAVING SPACED WALL PORTIONS, AND A THERMISTOR ELEMENT HAVING A SUBSTANTIAL NEGATIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT OF RESISTANCE AND TWO SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL SURFACES DISPOSED WITHIN SAID SLOT, SAID PARALLEL SURFACES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL WITH ONE OF SAID WALL PORTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A CURRENT MODULATING TEMPERATURE RESPONSIVE DEVICE COMPRISING A TUBULAR CASING, A METALLIC TIP COASXIAL WITH AND SECURED WITHIN ONE END OF SAID CASING, SAID TIP HAVING A FIRST PORTION LYING WITHIN SAID CASING AND A SECOND PORTION PROJECTING FROM SAID CASING, SAID FIRST PORTION OF SAID TIP HAVING A CAVITY IN THE FORM OF A TRANSVERSE SLOT THEREIN HAVING SPACED WALL PORTIONS, AND A THERMISTOR ELEMENT HAVING A SUBSTANTIAL NEGATIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT OF RESISTANCE AND TWO SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL SURFACES DISPOSED WITHIN SAID SLOT, SAID PARALLEL SURFACES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL WITH ONE OF SAID WALL PORTIONS.
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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) | 1968-03-22 | 1968-09-21 | 1969-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-22 | 1972-09-21 | 1973-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-22 | 1976-09-21 | 1977-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |