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US3596519A
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Hot spot detector system
Assignee: MOLECULAR RESEARCH Inc
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Filing: 1970-01-21
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1990-01-21
Abstract
Abstract A spot detecting system for automatically measuring and recording said temperature levels of the surface of a container to anticipate breakthroughs in the lining of the container in order to properly schedule lining maintenance. The spot detecting system includes a triggering means for actuating the system, thermal radiation sensors for detecting the temperature levels of various areas of the outer surface of the container, recording means connected to the sensors for printing a temperature level profile of the container, and an alarm means connected to the system for indicating possible breakthroughs in the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred Blonder
- 👤 Theodore H Elworth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:09
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N25/00; G01N25/72; G01J; G01J5/00; G01J5/0022; G01J5/0066; G01J5/02; G01J5/026; G01J5/04; G01J5/047; G01J5/07; G01J5/08; G01J5/0806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
237 words
A spot detecting system for detecting temperature levels of the surface of containers comprising, a control system connected to a power source for controlling said detecting system, said control system including relay logic circuitry for initiating, and stopping the detecting cycle, said relay logic circuitry including a plurality of switches, a triggering means for detecting the presence of a container in an inspection zone and detecting the direction of relative movement between the container and said triggering means, said triggering means connected to said relay logic circuitry for initiating the automatic mode of operation, a scanning means connected to said relay logic circuitry, said scanning means including an optical assembly for scanning narrow areas of the surface of the container, a sensing means connected to said optical assembly for sensing the thermal radiation of the scanned areas of the surface of the container, said sensing means including a sensor for measuring the levels of thermal radiation, an indicating means including a recording means and an alarm means, said recording means including a recorder, and a drive motor connected to said relay logic circuitry for driving said recorder and said optical assembly, said recorder connected to said sensor for recording the levels of sensed thermal radiation, said alarm means connected to said relay logic circuitry for indicating possible breakthroughs in the lining of the container, and said alarm system connected to said sensors for actuating said alarm means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
237 words
A spot detecting system for detecting temperature levels of the surface of containers comprising, a control system connected to a power source for controlling said detecting system, said control system including relay logic circuitry for initiating, and stopping the detecting cycle, said relay logic circuitry including a plurality of switches, a triggering means for detecting the presence of a container in an inspection zone and detecting the direction of relative movement between the container and said triggering means, said triggering means connected to said relay logic circuitry for initiating the automatic mode of operation, a scanning means connected to said relay logic circuitry, said scanning means including an optical assembly for scanning narrow areas of the surface of the container, a sensing means connected to said optical assembly for sensing the thermal radiation of the scanned areas of the surface of the container, said sensing means including a sensor for measuring the levels of thermal radiation, an indicating means including a recording means and an alarm means, said recording means including a recorder, and a drive motor connected to said relay logic circuitry for driving said recorder and said optical assembly, said recorder connected to said sensor for recording the levels of sensed thermal radiation, said alarm means connected to said relay logic circuitry for indicating possible breakthroughs in the lining of the container, and said alarm system connected to said sensors for actuating said alarm means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
134 words
A spot detecting system for detecting temperature levels of the surface of containers moving along a line through the system comprising, a control system connected to a power source for initiating and stopping the detecting cycle, a triggering means connected to the power source for automatically detecting the presence of a container in an inspection zone to actuatE said control system, a means for sensing the temperature levels of the surface of the moving container along a line from the entrance end of the container to the exit end of the container, a scanning means connected to said control system for scanning a narrow area of the surface of the container outwardly from said line, and an indicating means connected to said sensing means for indicating possible breakthroughs in the lining of the container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
134 words
A spot detecting system for detecting temperature levels of the surface of containers moving along a line through the system comprising, a control system connected to a power source for initiating and stopping the detecting cycle, a triggering means connected to the power source for automatically detecting the presence of a container in an inspection zone to actuatE said control system, a means for sensing the temperature levels of the surface of the moving container along a line from the entrance end of the container to the exit end of the container, a scanning means connected to said control system for scanning a narrow area of the surface of the container outwardly from said line, and an indicating means connected to said sensing means for indicating possible breakthroughs in the lining of the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
181 words
A spot detecting system for detecting temperature levels of the surface of containers comprising, a control system connected to a power source for initiating and stopping the detecting cycle, a triggering means connected to the power source for automatically detecting the presence of a container in an inspection zone to actuate said control system, a means for sensing the temperature levels of the surface of the container, an indicating means connected to said sensing means for indicating possible breakthroughs in the lining of the container, a scanning means connected to said control system for scanning a narrow area of the surface of the container, said scanning means including an optical assembly for scanning a narrow area of the surface of the container, and said scanning means connected adjacent said sensing means whereby said sensing means measures the levels of thermal radiation of the scanned areas of the surface of the container, said control means system includes relay logic circuitry for initiating and stopping the detecting cycle, and said triggering means connected to said relay logic circuitry for actuating the detecting cycle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
181 words
A spot detecting system for detecting temperature levels of the surface of containers comprising, a control system connected to a power source for initiating and stopping the detecting cycle, a triggering means connected to the power source for automatically detecting the presence of a container in an inspection zone to actuate said control system, a means for sensing the temperature levels of the surface of the container, an indicating means connected to said sensing means for indicating possible breakthroughs in the lining of the container, a scanning means connected to said control system for scanning a narrow area of the surface of the container, said scanning means including an optical assembly for scanning a narrow area of the surface of the container, and said scanning means connected adjacent said sensing means whereby said sensing means measures the levels of thermal radiation of the scanned areas of the surface of the container, said control means system includes relay logic circuitry for initiating and stopping the detecting cycle, and said triggering means connected to said relay logic circuitry for actuating the detecting cycle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
A spot detecting system for detecting temperature levels of the surface of containers as set forth in claim 3 wherein, said indicating means includes a recording means connected to said relay logic circuitry, and said recording means connected to said sensing means for recording the levels of the sensed thermal radiation.
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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) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |