US3765242A
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Reusable bolt type mounted thermocouple
Assignee: Bankers Trust Co
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Filing: 1972-07-24
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1992-07-24
Abstract
Abstract A reusable bolt type thermocouple mounting is slotted lengthwise to permit replacement of the thermocouple in the mounting and so permit reuse of the mounting. The thermocouple is separably retained in the reusable mounting by a spring.
Inventors
- 👤 J Bailleu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:54
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K1/00; G01K1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A sensor assembly for use in combination with a reusable mounting, said assembly comprising a stem, a sensor at one end of said stem, a collar in fixed relation to said sensor, a face on said collar, an abutment on said stem spaced from the face, and a spring surrounding said stem between the face and the abutment and adapted to act between said abutment and the mounting to separably hold the mounting in compression between said face and the compression spring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A sensor assembly for use in combination with a reusable mounting, said assembly comprising a stem, a sensor at one end of said stem, a collar in fixed relation to said sensor, a face on said collar, an abutment on said stem spaced from the face, and a spring surrounding said stem between the face and the abutment and adapted to act between said abutment and the mounting to separably hold the mounting in compression between said face and the compression spring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A sensor assembly according to claim 1 additionally comprising locating means on said stem adjacent the face for engagement with a mating portion of said mounting to locate the stem with respect to said mounting.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A sensor assembly according to claim 2 wherein said locating means comprises a sleeve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A sensor assembly according to claim 3 wherein said sleeve is fixed on the stem.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A sensor assembly according to claim 2 wherein said locating means is movable along the stem.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A sensor assembly according to claim 5 wherein said locating means is movable by the spring toward said mounting.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A sensor assembly according to claim 1 wherein said sensor comprises a thermocouple junction.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A sensor assembly according to claim 1 wherein said sensor comprises a pressure sensitive diaphragm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A sensor assembly according to claim 1 wherein said sensor is sealed to the collar.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A sensor assembly according to claim 1 additionally comprising means on the collar for providing a pressure seal around said assembly.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
71 words
A sensor assembly according to claim 1 in combination with a reusable mounting comprising a shank having a longitudinal axis, a longitudinal slot in said shank receiving the stem, an inner end of said shank adjacent the face, and an outer end of said shank, the spring acting between said abutment and the outer end to separably retain the shank in compression on said stem between the face and said spring.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
A combination according to claim 11 wherein said stem is substantially concentric with the shank.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
A combination according to claim 11 additionally comprising locating means on said assembly adjacent the face and in engagement with a mating portion at the inner end of said shank to substantially fix the position of the sensor with respect to said inner end.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
45 words
A combination according to claim 11 additionally comprising means movable on the stem and held by said spring in engagement with a mating portion at the outer end of said shank to substantially fix the position of said stem with respect To the outer end.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
A combination according to claim 11 further comprising engaging means on said shank for removably mounting the combination.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
A combination according to claim 15 wherein said engaging means comprises a screw threaded portion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
A combination according to claim 15 additionally comprising a torque receiving portion on the shank adjacent said outer end.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
A combination according to claim 16 wherein said torque receiving portion comprises a head.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
76 words
A reusable bolt type mounting for supporting a sensor through a wall, said mounting comprising a shank having a longitudinal axis, a longitudinal slot in said shank, an inner end of said shank for insertion in the wall, an outer ent to be maintained outside the wall, engaging means on said shank for removably fastening the mounting to the wall, and means at the inner end for locating the sensor with respect to said inner end.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
76 words
A reusable bolt type mounting for supporting a sensor through a wall, said mounting comprising a shank having a longitudinal axis, a longitudinal slot in said shank, an inner end of said shank for insertion in the wall, an outer ent to be maintained outside the wall, engaging means on said shank for removably fastening the mounting to the wall, and means at the inner end for locating the sensor with respect to said inner end.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
24 words
A reusable mounting according to claim 19 additionally comprising means at the outer end for locating the sensor with respect to said outer end.
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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) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |