US3729343A
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Thermocouple tape
Assignee: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Filing: 1971-01-08
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Granted: 1973-04-24
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Expires: 1991-01-08
Abstract
Abstract A THERMOCOUPLE WHICH MAY BE ROLLED AS A TAPE UNTIL NEEDED AND A METHOD OF MAKING SAME ARE DESCRIBED. THERMOELECTRICALLY DIFFERENT METALS ARE APPLIED TO A STRIP OF ELECTRICALLY DIFFERENT METALS ARE APPLIED TO A STRIP OVERLAPPING RELATIONSHIP. APERTURES MAY BE PROVIDED ALONG THE TAPE IN THE OVERLAPPING REGION AT PREDETERMINED INTERVALS. AN ADHESIVE MATERIAL IS APPLIED TO THE SIDE OF THE TAPE OPPOSITE THE THERMOELACTRIC METALS EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE THERMOELECTRIC METALS ARE DEPOSITED. THE TAPE MAY BE CUT OR TORN TO FORM A THERMOCOUPLE DEVICE WHICH IS READY FOR APPLICATION TO A BODY WHOSE TEMPERATURE IS TO BE MONITORED OR MEASURED.
Inventors
- 👤 R Thomas
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-29 03:01
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K7/00; G01K7/02; G01K7/04
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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) | 1976-04-23 | 1976-10-23 | 1977-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-23 | 1980-10-23 | 1981-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-23 | 1984-10-23 | 1985-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |