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US3309237A
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Quickly removable thermocouple assemblies
Assignee: Pall Corp
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Filing: 1964-05-22
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Granted: 1967-03-14
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Expires: 1984-05-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay R Kelchner
- 👤 Marcel G Verrando
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:07
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K1/00; G01K1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A QUICKLY REMOVABLE THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A MOUNTING BLOCK; A TEMPERATURE SENSING ELEMENT MOUNTED THEREON; BIAS MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE MOUNTING BLOCK; AND RETAINING MEANS ON THE BIAS MEANS, BIASED THEREBY TO ENGAGE A MATCHING RETAINING PORTION IN A THERMOCOUPLE HOUSING, THE RETAINING MEANS BEING MOVABLE INTO AND OUT FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH THE MATCHING PORTION OF THE HOUSING IN A QUICK SNAP ACTION BY APPLICATION OF FORCE TO THE BIAS MEANS AGAINST THE BIASING ACTION THEREOF, TO PERMIT QUICK ATTACHMENT OF THE ASSEMBLY TO THE HOUSING, BIASED RESILIENT RETENTION OF THE ASSEMBLY IN THE HOUSING, AND QUICK REMOVAL THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A QUICKLY REMOVABLE THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A MOUNTING BLOCK; A TEMPERATURE SENSING ELEMENT MOUNTED THEREON; BIAS MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE MOUNTING BLOCK; AND RETAINING MEANS ON THE BIAS MEANS, BIASED THEREBY TO ENGAGE A MATCHING RETAINING PORTION IN A THERMOCOUPLE HOUSING, THE RETAINING MEANS BEING MOVABLE INTO AND OUT FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH THE MATCHING PORTION OF THE HOUSING IN A QUICK SNAP ACTION BY APPLICATION OF FORCE TO THE BIAS MEANS AGAINST THE BIASING ACTION THEREOF, TO PERMIT QUICK ATTACHMENT OF THE ASSEMBLY TO THE HOUSING, BIASED RESILIENT RETENTION OF THE ASSEMBLY IN THE HOUSING, AND QUICK REMOVAL THEREFROM.
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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) | 1970-03-13 | 1970-09-12 | 1971-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-13 | 1974-09-12 | 1975-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-13 | 1978-09-12 | 1979-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |