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US4349281A
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Temperature sensor assembly apparatus
Assignee: BAYBANK NA
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Filing: 1980-05-15
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Granted: 1982-09-14
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Expires: 2000-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A temperature sensor for mounting on a mast of a helicopter has a heat sensor positioned within a central openining in a radially finned heat exchanger. The heat sensor and heat exchanger are spaced rearward from the mast on a tubular sensor support. Long wires helically coiled within the sensor support connect the sensor and terminals on a bracket soldered to the mounting base. The rearward mounting of the heat sensor and the spacing of the heat exchanger and sensor from the mast on the sensor support and the coiling of a long wire within the sensor support between the sensor and terminals on the base and the filling of the sensor support with polyurethane foam resin ensure that the sensor senses air temperature remote from its base and does not sense temperature of the element on which the base is mounted.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter J. Onksen
- 👤 Leonard Spadafora
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:48
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K1/00; G01K1/16; G01K1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
Temperature sensor apparatus comprising a base, a heat insulating tube mounted on the base and extending outwardly therefrom, a temperature sensor mounted on the heat insulating tube at a location remote from the base, electrical conductor means extending axially through the heat insulating tube from the temperature sensor to the base in a series of helical loops and terminating at one or more electrical terminals mounted on the base, wherein the heat insulating tube comprises a tubular body having an end mounted on the base and heat insulating material positioned in the tubular body between the base and the temperature sensor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
Temperature sensor apparatus comprising a base, a heat insulating tube mounted on the base and extending outwardly therefrom, a temperature sensor mounted on the heat insulating tube at a location remote from the base, electrical conductor means extending axially through the heat insulating tube from the temperature sensor to the base in a series of helical loops and terminating at one or more electrical terminals mounted on the base, wherein the heat insulating tube comprises a tubular body having an end mounted on the base and heat insulating material positioned in the tubular body between the base and the temperature sensor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the heat insulating material comprises polyurethane foam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the tubular body is formed of non-heat conducting material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the non-heat conducting material comprises plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the tubular body is coated with a white paste dispersion for reflecting radiant heat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein an ambient heat collecting heat exchanger is mounted on the heat insulating tube adjacent the temperature sensor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein the ambient heat collecting heat exchanger comprises a tubular sensor portion coaxially mounted on the heat insulating tube to form an axial extension thereof and a plurality of fins extending radially outwardly from an outer surface of the tubular center portion, the temperature sensor being positioned within said tubular center portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
84 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the tubular center portion is mounted on the heat insulating tube by a heat exchanger support having a first tubular portion matingly received within the end of the heat insulating tube adjacent the temperature sensor, a second tubular portion matingly received within the tubular center portion, and a medial portion between the first and second tubular portions extending radially outwardly between the end of the heat insulating tube and the fins extending outwardly from the tubular center portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
75 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the base is provided with a central opening configured to receive an end of the heat insulating tube, the portion of the base bounding said central opening being provided with a shoulder facing away from the temperature sensor, the end of the heat insulating tube received within said opening being provided with a lip configured to matingly abut the shoulder to hold the heat insulating tube within the base.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 9 further comprising a cap plate mounted in the central opening in abutment with the portion of the lip facing away from the shoulder.
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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) | 1985-09-13 | 1986-03-15 | 1986-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-09-13 | 1990-03-15 | 1990-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-09-13 | 1994-03-15 | 1994-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |